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_scott931mo 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.

nora5131mo 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.

keith1351mo 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.