Recently, I had to stop using the alarm clock after an injury - my tiny bedroom meant keeping crutches close to the bed was a higher priority than an alarm clock - and the negative impact on my sleep has been apparent. I have noticed the return of some snoozing, usually on weekends when I’ve stayed up far later than usual, but my wake-up time is more consistent than ever and my daily caffeine intake is the lowest it’s been in years. It’s been a few months since I first got the clock, and I can confidently say that it still makes a significant difference in my morning routine. I would adjust to the light, my tendency to snooze would return, and the brilliance of effortless mornings would fade back into my familiar sleep struggles. Eventually, I assumed it would stop working. After having such a profoundly positive experience, I assumed it could be the placebo effect or simply the newness of a blindingly bright light shining on my face first thing in the morning. And, unlike previous mornings - when waking up was a slog that required multiple ‘snooze’ buttons followed by copious amounts of strong black coffee - I felt like I’d slept better than I had in years.Įven my partner found that the alarm helped him wake up, despite the fact that it was on my side of the bed, and our morning routine felt easier than it had been in months. The first morning with the alarm, I was surprised to discover that not only did I wake up feeling well-rested and energised, I actually woke up several minutes before my alarm. This simple breathing method can help you sleep in 60 seconds I opted to start with a twenty-minute fade-in to the brightest light, and - with low expectations and secretly high hopes - I eventually fell asleep. The model I chose allowed me to select when I wanted the light to begin - anywhere between ten and sixty minutes before the sound goes off - with the colour of the light shifting from a gentle red to bright sunlight. While it wasn’t nearly as sleek as those available from other brands, it was far more affordable and touted some impressive reviews - including one reviewer who called it ‘brilliant’ and said the clock helped her ‘get up and going almost straight away’ despite previously struggling with sleeping through multiple alarms - which was exactly what I was fighting against.ĭesigned to function as a ‘sunrise simulation,’ these alarm clocks claim to work by gradually increasing the amount of light they’re emitting prior to your alarm. I was skeptical that something as simple as an alarm clock with a built-in lamp could actually improve my sleep schedule, so I opted to stick with this sunrise alarm clock by Foryond. I chose this budget-friendly option (Picture: Amazon/.uk)
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