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Ask HN: Most effective and "non-invasive" morning wake up alarm method?

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Re: Ask HN: Most effective and "non-invasive" morning wake up alarm method?

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Post by mlhpdx »

jerkstate wrote: post #22
the__alchemist wrote: post #14

Go to bed early enough so that your natural circadian rhythm wakes you up prior to your alarm most of the time. The alarm becomes a backup mechanism. This isn't always feasible due to social obligations (Many people like hanging out late), but if you can do it, it is fantastic.

This is really the best answer. I finally learned to go to bed on time when I had to quit caffeine. It took a couple of weeks for my body to learn to fall asleep and I supported it with calming music (singing bowls and chants at a quiet volume) and not using screens within an hour of bedtime, as well as getting more exercise during the day. The results have been life-changing though. Some words of wisdom: never stay…

> Some words of wisdom: never stay up late to do something you wouldn’t wake up early for.

That’s wisdom I totally get. Yet, to each their own.

Re: Ask HN: Most effective and "non-invasive" morning wake up alarm method?

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Post by jotux »

ativzzz wrote: post #27
perryizgr8 wrote: post #18

Ever since my wife and i had a baby we've never needed to set the alarm.

Same - I have now become a morning person against my will. I also haven't set an alarm since the kid was born (almost 2 years)

Eight years now -- I don't need to set an alarm unless I need to wake-up before 7am. Occasionally I try to sleep in on a weekend and can't sleep past 730 anymore.

Re: Ask HN: Most effective and "non-invasive" morning wake up alarm method?

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Post by al_borland »

barnabee wrote: post #5

I use a Philips wake-up light. I've also heard good things about Lumie. They wake you up with graduallu brigtening light rather than any sound and I could never go back to a daily alarm clock. I do also have music (usually a radio station) come on about 15 mins after the light reaches max, (a) in case I don't wake for some reason; and (b) because I like listening to music in the morning.

I have a Phillips as well. If I get a decent amount of sleep the light will wake me up, otherwise, it starts making bird/owl noises that will wake me up. They come in soft and gradually get louder. It is much better than a loud electronic beep.

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Post by littlecranky67 »

pants2 wrote: post #13

Two things that will help immensely: 1. Have sheer window blinds that let natural light in as the sun comes up. 2. Set your thermostat on a timer to raise the temperature in the room (or at least turn off AC) before you need to wake up.

> Have sheer window blinds that let natural light in as the sun comes up

I would advise against that. Not a scientist in the field but there are advocates that argue sleep is better in totally dark environments - even the moonlight can worsen your sleep. This can be individual, but one should consider this.

Re: Ask HN: Most effective and "non-invasive" morning wake up alarm method?

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Post by datadrivenangel »

I got smart window blinds and set them to go down at 10:30pm and go up at 6:30am to let natural light in.

So far I'm consistently waking up around 6:45am as the summer sun washes over me. I don't actually get out of bed until my alarm goes off hours later though because I'm still tired...

Re: Ask HN: Most effective and "non-invasive" morning wake up alarm method?

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Post by subpixel »

runjake wrote: post #28

I wear my Apple Watch almost 24/7 and use it's sleep functionality to wake me with gentle wrist taps. Twice a day, I charge it for a small amount of time: 1. Once, while reading right before bed gets it to 100%. 2. During my morning shower, which tops off the battery for the day. Background: Apple Watch Series 7 with the fast charger it comes with, plugged into an Apple 20 watt USB-C charger that I think came with on…

The wrist taps are the answer. I can wake up whenever without disturbing anyone else I am in bed with.

Re: Ask HN: Most effective and "non-invasive" morning wake up alarm method?

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Post by Bluestein »

mcrwfrd wrote: post #26

This morning I started to stir when my Casper Glow light turned on. But what really got me out of bed was when I heard the faint gurgle of my timed coffee machine auto brewing the first cup of the day.

> faint gurgle of my timed coffee machine auto brewing the first cup of the day.

Also, the smell of coffee :)

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