Substituting Sunrise: The quest for the perfect sunrise alarm clock.
Hi everyone!
A couple months ago I announced on Instagram that I was going in search of the perfect sunrise simulating alarm clock. I've had a sunrise alarm clock for years, but it wasn't perfect: Luc was fed up with the finicky buttons on it, we were both tired of the only 3 alarm sounds it offered, and it always bothered me that the clock light stayed lit -- I prefer a completely dark bedroom.
So I decided it was time for an upgrade. I couldn't believe how many sunrise alarm clocks there are on the market now -- this is a growing market with way more options than 5 years ago. Many of you have been following along on the journey and pinging me to share my findings - I'm happy to say that I've finally come to a conclusion and have my top three to share below!
What is a sunrise alarm clock?
A sunrise alarm clock (also known as a dawn simulator) is an alarm clock that turns on gradually, increasing light brightness over a period of time - usually 45-30 minutes before your...
Two "Moves" for Better Sleep
There are a lot of reasons why people might be having trouble getting good sleep these days: the craziness in our world, light in the Alaskan summer, beginning of school anxiety, etc... the reasons are many.
I like to encourage both awareness and action to address difficulties in our lives, so if you're having trouble sleeping these days, take note, and take action! There are lots of ways to improve your sleep hygiene: darkening your room, disconnecting from electronics at least 1 hour before bedtime, keeping a cool bedroom, journaling before bed, and more.
Here I share two "moves" that may help with difficulty sleeping. They are yoga-inspired, but not traditional yoga poses. Position yourself close to a wall, and try them out!