The motivation for me was to discipline my mind and take control. getting up without an alarm clock was an experiment in mind control for me.

All these questions might make you tired, and you're more than welcome to take a nap, but set an alarm clock so that you don't sleep through the next mystery on our list.

For the alarm to be effective, parents have to take an active role by waking up with their child - or waking their child up - when the alarm goes off.