[zaliack]

It's probably already been said, but you should aim to learn your sleep pattern. When your mum wakes you up, your most likely in a deep sleep, so you just make random grunts without actually being awake. It's not really anything to do with the length of sleep you've had (although 8 hours is the recommended length). If I fall asleep at 2 in the morning, I'm much more likely to fully wake up at 6am, but if I tried waking up at 8 I'd literally just slump out of bed and be tired all day. There's an app somewhere which will help with your sleep cycle.

[facetious]

(Original post by benpearson1)
Yeah, I've tried leaving the blinds open a couple of times and achieved varied success. The only problem is, as I said, the streetlight outside really disturbs me as it shines directly into my room. I prefer going to sleep in a completely dark room.

As for the alarm clocks, can't say I've ever even heard of them!

I'll definitely check it out though, thanks!

No problem, this is the sort of thing I mean:
http://www.bodykind.com/browse/14--S...rm-Clocks.aspx

[Em_Huong]

Try setting your alarms at 30 minute intervals, I usually set one for 6am, then 6.30 and then 7. This really helps me wake up in the mornings plus it doesn't leave you feeling groggy, it also helps that I use my phone as an alarm so the vibration helps to alert me too.

[Endless Blue]

Just as an update guys: Woke up at 8:00am this morning!

Left my blinds partially open so the lights didn't affect my sleep and I think it worked! Or maybe it was all the stimulating discussion before hand

Thanks anyway, everyone's advice has been a great help