5. Leverage the power of light
Our brains are actually programmed to sleep when we’re in darkness – hence presumably why as a species we tend to sleep at night (unless working shifts). So obviously it’s best to sleep in dark or near dark. But what about waking? Well, the opposite is true. Bright light aids alertness. So when the morning comes, if it’s dark outside and in the room, the sound of the alarm may be intrusive enough to make you groan. Using a dawn simulation clock can really help wake you up by degrees in much the same way as you would if sunlight started streaming in through the window.
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