What can you do to stop oversleeping?
There are many self-care techniques out there to help you combat oversleeping. If you have tried them all but nothing is working, it may be best to get some expert advice from a medical professional. Here are a few tips on how to stop sleeping too much:
1. Change your alarm habits and resist hitting the snooze button
Improving the relationship between yourself and your alarm clock, or getting rid of your clock altogether, could be a big help if you’re sleeping too much. Allowing yourself to wake up naturally rather than being ripped out of your sleep has been shown to be the best way to wake up in the morning. If you are one of those people who desperately need an alarm clock in their life, try using one with gradual wake up sounds. As soon as your alarm goes off in the morning, or as soon as you naturally wake up, it is important to get out of bed straight away to avoid the temptation of falling back to sleep. If you use an alarm clock, putting it on the other side of the room can help.
2. Avoid sleeping in on weekends, even when you really want to
Waking up at the same time each day and going to sleep at the same time each night will allow your body to get into a sleep/wake cycle. This daily pattern takes some time for your body used to, but it can be of great benefit in the long run. There are many apps and alarm clocks that have the option to set a bedtime reminder as well as a morning alarm. Creating a sleep schedule and sticking to it will have you stop oversleeping in no time, even on the weekends.
3. Dodge the urge to take a nap
Taking naps in the day, especially if you don’t need them, can lead to you feeling overtired. You could also be getting too much sleep. Naturally, our body’s circadian rhythm cycle includes 7-9 hours of sleep followed by 15 to 17 hours of full wakefulness. So, in other words, no naps.
