This will also encourage you to get out of bed instead of hitting the snooze button," says Etheridge. You could also try a light-emitting clock or dawn simulator. Wilson recommends replacing your ...

The snooze function is particularly convenient — just a light tap anywhere on the device gives you an extra nine minutes of rest. During testing, I woke up on time and felt refreshed every morning.

So what can we do to maximise morning pizazz? Is hitting the snooze button sabotaging our chances of feeling fresh? When light hits your eyes or your alarm blares, a five-centimetre long ...