I used a sunrise alarm clock for a week and it didn’t wake me up once — here’s why I’ll still use it

Much like everyone, when the darker mornings and earlier evenings arrive, I find it more and more difficult to wake up feeling alert and ready to tackle the day. Waking up in the dark isn’t healthy for any of us, but unfortunately, there’s not much we can do to avoid this during winter. 

This is where sunrise alarm clocks come in. By gradually lighting your room as you wake up, they’re designed to slowly lift you out of deep sleep, mimicking the rising sun. As someone who’s mental health takes a hit every winter, I decided to try the Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 to see whether light could make all the difference.