alt.hn

3/9/2026 at 12:09:54 AM

How people woke up before alarm clocks

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260306-the-wake-up-tricks-people-used-before-alarm-clocks

by tchalla

3/9/2026 at 4:16:12 PM

Single greatest thing I did to fix my circadian rhythm was get a sunset/sunrise lighting alarm. I have some hue lights and a "Hatch" alarm clock that both do sunrise lighting and some light morning noise that gradually increases lighting early in the morning. Even when its dark outside, my body has accustomed to it so much that I didn't even notice day light savings at all. Best investment for myself and my daughter I've ever done.

by nyxtom

3/9/2026 at 12:08:23 PM

> "In many pre-industrial societies, daily life followed the rhythm of sunrise and sunset, which naturally shaped circadian rhythms."

Having an office job that allows for flexible hours, I start my working day at different times during the year. Setting the alarm to the latest hour that I can start to work it never wakes me up, but it is there just in case.

Overall, I feel that I am less stressed, sleep better and have more energy that if I force myself a schedule to wake up. What I have is a schedule to go to sleep, the rest I leave to nature.

> Mary Smith, a much-loved knocker upper in East London

Great picture.

by Frieren