Other lifestyle factors, including irregular schedules and stimulating activities late at night, can contribute as well.
Your Environment Could Be Waking You
Sometimes the explanation is incredibly simple.
A passing car.
A barking dog.
A partner moving in bed.
A room that becomes too warm.
Light coming through the curtains.
Even relatively subtle environmental disturbances can interrupt sleep.
You may not consciously remember the disturbance, but your brain can still respond to it.
What About the Spiritual Awakening Theory?
The idea that waking during the early morning hours represents a