I’m getting 2 hours extra sleep a night and more energy after making this simple change to my routine — but there’s a catch

A woman with blonde hair sits up happily in a white bed with her arms outstretched after having a great night's sleep. A photo of a black alarm clock is inset on the bottom right hand corner.

I used to get seven to eight hours of sleep and would describe myself as a pretty good sleeper. Or at least I thought I was sleeping well – recently I made a simple change to my sleep routine and I've never felt more energized and in a better mood.

The change? I've ditched my morning alarm. Waking up naturally is getting me an extra two hours sleep a night that I didn't know I needed. But there's an obvious catch with this routine change – it isn't sustainable for everyone.