Sleeping through your alarm? Try these tips

In a perfect world we never need to use an alarm clock to wake up in the morning. However, alarm clocks are a part of most people's lives and many of us have slept through them on occasion. While this can cause inconvenience, regularly sleeping through your alarm can suggest a problem with your sleep routine.

Here are tips to help you develop a sleep routine that works for you.

• Try going to bed at the same time each night
• Aim to get up at the same time every morning
• Make sure your bedroom environment is optimal for sleep (dark, cool, and quiet)
• Reduce your caffeine consumption or avoid it altogether in the evenings
• Avoid blue light emitting devices for at least one hour before bed
• Develop a schedule that allows you to get between 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night