Again, because I work 12 hour shifts this often means I don’t see the sun before my day shifts, or when I wake up before a night shift!Īfter reading several positive reviews (probably the most research I’ve ever done on a product to be honest) I went with the LATME sunrise alarm clock (it got a 4/5 star rating, and for $45 it was actually a steal)! In addition to buttons on the side, the clock is compatible with both Alexa or Google home, and also is compatible with the Smart Life app for Iphone (I use this app to program my alarms and change the settings, as I find it easier than using the buttons on the side of the clock!) I also live in Canada, which means during the winter months it gets dark as early as 4-4:30 pm, and often doesn’t rise until after 6am. I often wake up well before the sun rises, and on those days natural light isn’t an option. Depending on the time of year, I often wake up in the dark – whether it’s before a day shift or before a night shift. I personally work shift work (meaning I do 12 hour day shifts and 12 hour night shifts – aka sleeping throughout the day). Since everyone’s lifestyle and environment is different, everyone has different things that will affect the way they sleep. The clock mimics the idea of the rising sun (goes from minimal light to brighter and brighter!), which signals that it’s time for your body to wake up! Background on My Sleep Pattern When you’re exposed to bright light, it suppresses secretion of the hormone melatonin (in charge of making you sleepy) and helps to wake you up ( source). Being exposed to bright light before going to bed can make it harder to fall asleep, while being exposed to bright light in the morning can help to wake you up! This internal clock is influenced by several cues (one of them being light!) ( source). Your circadian rhythm is your body’s internal clock that is in charge of your sleep/wake cycle. Light can greatly affect your circadian rhythm and sleep wake cycle. Read below to understand how light wakes you up! How It Works Sunrise alarm clocks are designed to recreate the effect of a sunrise.
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