Some people believe they simply can’t function in the morning until they’ve had a cup of coffee. Others seem to be grumpy every morning, as if they’ve got out of the wrong side of the bed. 

Of course, a poor night’s sleep can be the cause, whether it be down to stress, not getting to bed early enough, drinking or other physical conditions like sleep apnea. Psychological factors can also come into play, like a lack of motivation in your job or relationship issues. But sleep quality and mental health aren’t the only factors. A lot of us wake up and get up in a pretty suboptimal way.

What’s the best way to wake up then? What about having a lie-in to get extra sleep? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions !

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