India, Jan. 30 -- Hitting the snooze button may feel harmless, but it could ruin your chances of having a productive day, warns personal development influencer Mel Robbins. Her viral "5-Second Rule" offers a straightforward solution for those struggling to get out of bed.

"When that alarm rings, get up and start the day," urged Robbins, 56, in a popular TikTok post. "Do not hit the snooze button. Lying in bed is making how you feel worse."

Experts agree, noting that hitting snooze repeatedly disrupts the body's internal clock, leading to lingering drowsiness. According to a recent AmeriSleep report, frequent snoozing can worsen sleep inertia, a condition marked by slower reaction times, impaired memory, and reduced cognitive function af...