Article: . Some people need a very loud, harsh alarm, some can’t wake up to the radio, and some find that gradual waking works best. There are even many varieties of alarms to stick near you that will vibrate to awaken you, including a vibrating pillow, wrist band, and devices that clip on to your pillow or that go between your mattress.  Consider what types of features you want the alarm clock to have, such as sounds, brightness, etc.  Experiment and decide what’s best for you. Ask your friends and try to borrow a device before spending too much. Don’t forget your neighbors. Some alarm clocks are really loud and might not be suited for a flat. Discuss the alarm with your partner (if you have one). You don’t want to pick something that he or she hates. Make sure the alarm clock is set before going to sleep. Set it in advance for the whole week if possible. It is quite common for heavy sleepers to turn the alarm off in their sleep. If you need to get out of bed to turn it off, you will already increase your chances of staying awake.  You can also set multiple alarm clocks in the room. Set them five to ten minutes apart to be sure to be unable to take them off in one round. Set your alarm earlier than necessary. For example, say you want to get up at 7:00 a.m., so you set your alarm about 10-15 minutes earlier, like 6:45 a.m. If your spouse or partner, or just a roommate, doesn’t have trouble waking up on time, ask him or her to help you wake up and to make sure you stay awake.  You could also ask a friend to call you in the morning and talk to you for a minute or so until you become fully awake. Wake up calls to your home or cell phone are now available by subscription or for one-time calls. Pick someone reliable. You don’t want to miss your job interview because your roommate found it funny to let you sleep until noon. Give him precise instructions and write the time at which he should wake you up on a post-it. Because of nightly hormonal changes to natural sleep cycles, many people find that they wake up a few minutes before their alarm goes off.  If this occurs, consider it a sign that you’re ready to get up. If you go back to sleep and wait for the alarm, you’ll likely feel more drowsy.

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Get the right alarm clock Position the alarm clock far from the bed. Get someone to help you. Get out of bed if you wake up a few minutes before your alarm rings.