Hello, Alarmy here! Wouldn’t it be great if our eyes could naturally open up when it’s time to wake up in the morning? In reality, most people only wake up to the sound of an alarm clock going off. What could be the perfect alarm tone to help us rise feeling alert, energized, and naturally refreshed? Before we get into more detail, make sure you hit that like button and subscribe to our channel!
What does the alarm clock do? Its purpose is to wake us up precisely at the time we want. Most people opt for a blaring, intense, monotonous beep-beep-beep tone to jolt themselves awake. Some people even choose a loud screaming noise to get the job done.
However, contrary to popular belief, research suggests that the best sound to wake up in the morning to is a melodic alarm tone. So what are these melodic tunes that help drive our morning grogginess away?
1. Melodic Tunes
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Research shows that the up-and-down transitions between notes in melodic songs encourage alertness, creating a comfortable environment for us to wake up in the morning. Gentle music that gradually builds up around 100-130 BPM is your best bet. So what are some of these song options? Well, the researchers got you covered in finding the perfect tunes that fit these criteria.
Studies found that the song “Good Vibrations” by the rock and roll band Beach Boys and “Close to Me” by the British band The Cure are the most effective tunes in driving away morning drowsiness. Now, does that mean these two songs will guarantee you a better morning? Well, because our brain gets used to repetition, once we train our brains to be familiar with the sound we hear waking up, there might be a situation where you might even sleep through the alarm.
So we can effectively trick our brains by switching up the sounds of our alarm tones. Check the comments section to see our list of melodic songs that will make you wake up in the morning.
2. No Snooze Button
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There’s another thing that the majority of us do in the mornings that’s also a no-go. Hitting the snooze button. No matter what you set up as your alarm, you have to quit the snooze button habit. We tell ourselves, “just a few more minutes,” and we crawl back under our blankets after hitting snooze. But during the extra nine minutes of snoozing, our brains re-enter REM sleep, making it harder for us to get out of bed.
Once we finally wake up in the morning, it takes longer for our brains to enter a fully conscious state. That physiological state is called excessive sleep inertia, often referred to as being drunk on sleep. Snoozers who have sleep inertia sometimes come across as hostile or aggressive. Hence the reason why everyone’s so cranky during their morning commute!
3. Waking up the body and the Brain
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So, to get rid of the morning grogginess, we need to help our brains wake up. Using our bodies or brains is also a very effective way to wake up in the mornings. In fact, have you heard of this amazing app where you can only turn off the alarm by doing squats, solving math problems, or shaking the phone? Psst, the app is called Alarmy!
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4. Sunrise Alarm Clock
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You may ask, “But is the alarm clock the only effective wake-up method?” Fear not, because there’s also the “Sunrise Alarm Clock.” Sunrise alarms stimulate our circadian rhythm by slowly lighting the bedroom with artificial light about 30 to 60 minutes before wake-up time. The photoreceptor in the retina detects light even when the eyes are closed and signals the brain to wake up. Pretty cool, right? Research shows that people who had trouble wake up in the morning could wake up feeling more alert after using it. Sunrise alarms are also known to help with depressive symptoms. However, if you can’t install a sunrise alarm clock, you can try avoiding blackout curtains.
In conclusion, melodic tunes, no snooze buttons, a softly lit bedroom, and waking up the body and brain are the 4 secrets to wake up in the morning! Thank you for watching, and if you liked this video, remember to hit the like button and subscribe to our channel for more!
