Summary
A college student's unique alarm system, requiring her to take a photo of a toilet to turn it off, gained attention online. This method, meant to help her wake up on time, sparked various reactions from TikTok viewers and highlighted common challenges people face when getting out of bed.
Key Facts
- A TikTok video showed a college student using an unconventional alarm that needs a photo of a toilet to turn off.
- The video attracted 4.8 million views in six days.
- Many viewers had mixed feelings, with some finding the method shocking and others appreciating the creativity.
- Experts say struggling to wake up is common, especially for young adults, and can be due to sleep inertia.
- Sleep inertia is a temporary feeling of grogginess and confusion after waking up.
- Good sleep habits, like consistent sleep schedules, can make waking up easier.
- Various alarm clocks are available for heavy sleepers, including light-based clocks and ones with vibrations.
- Newsweek reached out to the TikTok user for comment but couldn’t verify the details.
