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WAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Reporting by Melissa Gotthardt

Tired of being tired in the morning? Sleep experts offer tips to awaken your inner rooster.

Not surprisingly, the most common reason that women struggle through waking up is that they're not sleeping long enough or well enough. But if you're getting enough rest, eating well, and still dragging when the alarm goes off, you could make some changes to your routine that might help you break through the morning fog.

Take our quiz to see how much you know about sleep!


1. The best way to wake up is with an abrupt, loud alarm clock.
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2. Drinking caffeinated beverages can affect your sleep, even hours after you've imbibed.
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3. It's best to stay in bed as you wake, so that your body eases into its awake state.
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4. The wrong pillow can put your spine out of line.
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5. Your body knows to wake up when the sun rises.
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6. It's best to sleep in a warm, toasty environment.
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7. It doesn't matter when you wake up.
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From the September 2001 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. Subscribe now!