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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Gandharv Walia

Psychology says people who set multiple alarms even when one is enough aren't lazy: What repeated alarms reveal

Psychology says people who set multiple alarms even when one is enough aren't necessarily lazy or lacking discipline. Many people set three, four, or even five alarms before they finally get out of bed. While this habit may seem unnecessary, psychologists believe it often reflects deeper mental and behavioral patterns. It can be connected to stress, fear of being late, disrupted sleep, anxiety, or the desire to wake up gradually. Looking at this behavior through psychology helps explain why many people continue to rely on repeated alarms even when one alarm could wake them up.

Psychology says people who set multiple alarms even when one is enough aren't simply avoiding waking up

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