How to Stop Oversleeping

Oversleeping is often the enemy of deadlines and prompt arrival times. Since many factors may contribute to this condition, it’s important to tailor your attack to best treat the underlying cause. Don’t let oversleeping cost you your job or damage your professional reputation.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Select the appropriate alarm tone. Choose a sound that jars you back into reality, even from the deepest reaches of sleep. While setting your radio to start playing your favorite station to help wake you may sound appealing, the music may actually rock you back to sleep. Pick an annoying sound that makes you want to jolt from your bed to rid yourself of the noise.

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   Remember to set your alarm.

   Set a reliable alarm at the proper distance. Use a battery-powered alarm clock to stop oversleeping due to unforeseen power outages. Change the batteries regularly to ensure the clock is ready at all times. Place the alarm so that you must get out of bed in order to stop it. Oversleeping can result from turning off an alarm without being fully aware of your actions.

3. Refuse to snooze. Make it a point to not use the snooze button. Repeated use of the snooze feature may result in accidentally shutting off the alarm. You may also forget how many times you’ve pushed it and end up oversleeping as a result. Make a conscious effort to remove yourself from the bed when the alarm sounds.

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   Rest when you have extra time.

   Maintain a regular sleep schedule. Set a regimen that allows your body time to rest for the next day’s activities. Save staying up late for nights when the next day is free from deadlines. This will help give you the best chance for hearing and reacting to your alarm. Take naps when appropriate to recharge your body.

5. Consult a physician. Talk to your doctor if you experience chronic oversleeping. Underlying conditions could be a direct cause of your oversleeping. For example, your doctor may suggest vitamins or supplements to combat overwhelming tiredness. Inform your doctor of your usual sleep habits and ask for recommended ways to stop oversleeping.

Tips & Warnings

• Ask a friend to give you wake up calls on days which feature important activities.
• Avoid taking naps too close to deadlines and meeting times.

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