I replaced my smartphone alarm with a $16 alarm clock. The small change improved my sleep, focus, and morning routine more than I expected.

Ditching my alarm boosted energy, focus, and even helped me lose 20 pounds. Sleep scientists say light — not alarms — is the best way to train your body clock. I wake at 9 a.m. daily without buzzing — ...

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Since getting my first iPhone over a decade ago, buying an alarm clock has felt unnecessary. I did not see a reason to spend money on a separate device when there’s a free app pre-installed on my ...

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I have reinstated the alarm clock. An overlooked mechanism in today’s technologically-synced, your-phone-does-everything world, it tells the time, it wakes you up, it is decentralized from a phone. It ...

If you’ve been wanting to spend less time on your phone, a new alarm clock could help. Setting an alarm at night and waking via your phone first thing in the morning can lead to getting stuck in a ...

The mood in which I wake up can set the tone for my entire day. If I wake up happy, there’s an excellent chance it will be a good day. At the very least, I’ll feel energized and ready to take on any ...