Why You Are Stressed The Minute You Wake Up

You might not realize this, but one out of six people say they feel stressed the minute they wake up in the morning! The reason why: it's the alarm that's set to wake them up! The Mike & Carla Morning Show brought this up this morning more as a public service story than anything!

We all know that person that wakes up, throws open the bedroom drapes to an open window like they're vacationing at their own cozy little coastal villa, smelling the fresh ocean air with a cup of their favorite cup of coffee acting like there's not a care in the world...but guess what?

In a story published by studyfinds.org, stats show the total opposite of what we see on t.v. or in the movies, in fact one in six people actually wake up already feeling stressed out...and they're not even out of bed yet! Going one step further, the average person says they need to be awake for an average of 33 minutes before "feeling human."

Think about that for a moment, the average person need to be up for more than a half hour before they feel they can actually function as a human being! Now part of the problem can be sitting right next to your bed on the night stand! Some experts say it might just be the sound of your alarm! Seriously, the way you feel when you wake up could be dependent on the actual sound of your alarm you set!

Now, over 50% of  people say they deliberately use an "aggressively loud" alarm because they're so tired in the morning and 66% say they sleep through the first alarm at least twice a week. So we might want to consider setting the sound on our alarms to something a little more peaceful, but enough to wake us up...just not music blaring at 6am!

The other thing is that most people say they struggle in the morning after a good night sleep and to start the day, they need to do either shower right off the bat, enjoy a cup of coffee, or even brushing your teeth can do the trick! How about just splashing some cold water on the face? Whatever it takes, rest assured you are not alone!

Just one of the topics The M&C Morning Show touched on in this segment of "A Few Things We Think You Should Know"...enjoy!

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I think it's safe to say that coffee is often a saving grace. And Las Vegas coffee shops have definitely helped us recover after a night out.

It's truly the perfect beverage that's available in multiple mediums. Hot, iced, sweet, bitter, frothy or blended; coffee can quench any type of caffeine craving.

Coffee is also a ritual for many of us, often signifying as the gong that starts our day. When we smell the brewing beans and hear the bubbling noise of the carburetor, memories are often pulled from the back of our minds about cornerstone moments in our lives.

Along with the memories and conversations that are associated with the amazing beverage, coffee is also a symbol in many cultures. Whether it's the brewing method or the type of beans being used, coffee -- like most things -- vary across the world.

There are four types of coffee beans: Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa. And according to CoffeeAffection.com, Arabica and Robusta are the most common and popular type of beans.

Arabica is known for having a smooth and complex flavor with a distinct lack of bitterness. Robusta, often associated with Vietnamese coffee, has a stronger and bolder flavor with a higher hint of bitterness laced within the coffee's profile.

The other and less common coffee beans, Liberica and Excelsa, have different flavor notes and are grown in Africa and Asia.

According to CoffeeAffection, Liberica beans "has a controversial and polarizing reputation for wild inconsistency. Those who’ve tried this rare variety either love it or hate it."

Some have described the flavor as nutty, woody and "burnt," with a backbite.

Excelsa beans have qualities that are a mixture of light and dark roast traits. These beans have tart and fruity flavors with a lighter aroma. Yet, these beans still have a depth of flavor.

There's also a science to the coffee brewing process that emphasizes and brings out certain flavors of the beans, which you can read more about here.

To celebrate our love of coffee, here are some of the best shops in Vegas.

Although this establishment focuses on lemonade, Wow Wow Lemonade serves cold brew that's simply to die for. The Blue Hawaii Cold Brew is amazing.

5808 Spring Mountain Rd, STE 104, Las Vegas, NV 89146

8470 W Desert Inn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89117

We recommend the sea salt coffee!

8520 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89123 and 6350 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89146

7795 W Sahara Ave Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89117

5191 W Charleston Blvd Suite 185, Las Vegas, NV 89146

6850 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89146

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Here's a little option for those who still want caffeine with a matcha or tea latte twist.

3400 S Jones Blvd #3, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Multiple locations across Las Vegas.

We recommend getting the death cream or the iced shaken almond milk latte. These two coffee drinks are subtly sweet, creamy and rich.

1126 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

5590 Painted Mirage Rd suite 130, Las Vegas, NV 89149

400 S Rampart Blvd #10165, Las Vegas, NV 89145

9420 W Sahara Ave suite 107, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Multiple locations across Las Vegas.

Located inside of the Boulevard Mall, 3528 S Maryland Pkwy #314, Las Vegas, NV 89169.

We recommend the horchata-flavored coffee drinks!

Although this eatery specializes in Cuban food, the bakery serves amazing Cuban Cafecito that's the perfect accompaniment to any baked good.

2590 East Tropicana Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada 89121, United States

4520 S Hualapai Way Ste 109, Las Vegas, NV 89147

1028 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

Multiple locations across Las Vegas.