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I don't wake up easily these days and am starting my morning later and later. I know this is counterintuitive to retirement, but I'm trying to find, online, a small digital alarm clock with a really gentle wakeup sound...like a soft ding or a light gong... I do not want the nerve shattering kind of sound that jolts you out of a deep sleep and makes you put a pillow over your head. Does anyone have a suggestion, thanks.
I have a medication alarm that I got from amazon for less than $5. I hate loud piercing noises. This is perfect and easy to shut off.
I don't wake up easily these days and am starting my morning later and later. I know this is counterintuitive to retirement, but I'm trying to find, online, a small digital alarm clock with a really gentle wakeup sound...like a soft ding or a light gong... I do not want the nerve shattering kind of sound that jolts you out of a deep sleep and makes you put a pillow over your head. Does anyone have a suggestion, thanks.
I don't wake up easily these days and am starting my morning later and later. I know this is counterintuitive to retirement, but I'm trying to find, online, a small digital alarm clock with a really gentle wakeup sound...like a soft ding or a light gong... I do not want the nerve shattering kind of sound that jolts you out of a deep sleep and makes you put a pillow over your head. Does anyone have a suggestion, thanks.
If you have a "smart phone", try the alarm that's built in to most. You can set your wake-up sound to suit your taste.
I don't wake up easily these days and am starting my morning later and later. I know this is counterintuitive to retirement, but I'm trying to find, online, a small digital alarm clock with a really gentle wakeup sound...like a soft ding or a light gong... I do not want the nerve shattering kind of sound that jolts you out of a deep sleep and makes you put a pillow over your head. Does anyone have a suggestion, thanks.
I picked one up at Target that runs on batteries -Crosley - about 4"round, bronze color, soft bell. Less than $20 - I like it - it travels.
I don't wake up easily these days and am starting my morning later and later. I know this is counterintuitive to retirement, but I'm trying to find, online, a small digital alarm clock with a really gentle wakeup sound...like a soft ding or a light gong... I do not want the nerve shattering kind of sound that jolts you out of a deep sleep and makes you put a pillow over your head. Does anyone have a suggestion, thanks.
Get a small clock radio, set it on soft, relaxing...instrumentals?...music to wake you up. I used to do that till my radio got broken and I just haven't bought another one. Luckily we have a local radio station that plays nothing but that kind of music.
I wish I could sleep later in the mornings. Especially on my days off. Most of my work days seem to be 7 AM to 3 PM most of the time these days so I am up at 5 AM most days. I usually wake up before the alarm goes off so don't have to listen to the annoying thing. Days off I might 'sleep in' till 5:30. I think 7 AM would be ideal! It doesn't matter what time I go to bed either. The good thing about it lately has been being able to get started on big projects early in the day before it gets unholy hot. Like painting...
RiverBed: I have a flip phone that has an alarm in its settings. You can choose the sound you want and the volume. I prefer it to a regular alarm clock. With clock radios I usually hit snooze too many times, but don't seem to do that with my phone alarm.
Get a small clock radio, set it on soft, relaxing...instrumentals?...music to wake you up. I used to do that till my radio got broken and I just haven't bought another one. Luckily we have a local radio station that plays nothing but that kind of music.
All I would get on a radio at that hour would be the news. What a depressing way to wake up, lol.
RBird, do you have pets? Easiest alarm clock ever. Nobody sleeps past nine in this house. LOL
I recently adopted a cat that would get me up at 4 a.m. For a retired person (me) that doesn't go to bed till 1 a.m., this was not a good thing. I kept her for a couple of months hoping she would change her ways, but ended up having to take her back. Still feel bad about doing that, but I need to get enough sleep, too.
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What a depressing way to wake up, lol.