The Snooze Button Trap: Why Those Extra Minutes Ruin Your Day

The science of snoozing: Why hitting that button ruins your morning. Are you one of the millions who hit snooze every morning? You're not alone. But according to sleep experts, that extra few minutes could be seriously impacting your day. In a recent interview, Mel Robbins and Hoda Kotb discussed research showing that hitting the snooze button throws your body into a 75-90 minute sleep cycle, leaving you feeling groggy and unproductive for hours. "When the alarm goes back off in five minutes, you're in what they call a state of sleep inertia," Robbins explained. This means that even though you've had a few extra minutes of rest, you're actually less alert and more likely to feel sluggish throughout the morning. The research suggests that breaking the cycle and waking up at your first alarm is key to a more productive day. So, next time your alarm goes off, resist the urge to hit snooze and experience the benefits of a more refreshed and energized start to your day.