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Am I the only one who noticed all the sunrise clocks popping up in my neighborhood?
Lately, I've seen a few houses on my street using clocks that mimic morning light. I think it's because the city messed with the streetlights, so folks want a better wake-up. Do these things really work for feeling less sleepy?
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charles_scott937mo ago
I mean, I used to think they were just a weird trend, but I stayed over at a friend's place and their clock actually worked. Woke up feeling okay for once, which never happens with my blaring phone alarm.
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nora5137mo ago
My cousin swears by hers, says it tricks her brain into thinking it's summer. I borrowed one for a week and actually woke up before my phone alarm went off. The gentle light build-up seems to cut down on that groggy feeling, at least for me. Now I'm debating getting one, but my cat might not appreciate the early show.
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keith1357mo ago
nora513's point about the gentle light build-up cutting down on groggy feelings is spot on. That slow increase in light copies a natural sunrise, which helps your body ease out of sleep mode. It signals your brain to lower melatonin, the sleep hormone, so you wake up more smoothly. I found that using one through a dark season really helped my mood in the mornings. It’s less of a shock to your system than a beeping alarm, so you start the day calmer. Getting that natural rhythm back might be why so many people are trying them now.
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