If you're one of those people who snoozes their alarm countless times before actually waking up in the morning, you're not alone.

Although it's tempting to fall back asleep for a few minutes after your alarm goes off, the sleep you get while snoozing may not be so restful after all — and could even be detrimental to your overall sleep quality.

TODAY.com previously spoke to Rebecca Robbins, Ph.D., sleep scientist Brigham and Women’s Hospital and assistant professor at Harvard Medical School, about the effects of snoozing and the optimal time to set your alarm in the morning.

Expert Tip of the Day: Set Your Alarm for the Latest Time Possible

"A simple step to overcome (hitting the snooze button) is to set your alarm for the latest realistic time that you can wake up before you need to

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