The Google Clock features I ignored ended up fixing my sleep schedule
The author struggled with maintaining a consistent sleep schedule despite trying various methods like setting multiple alarms and using sleep apps. After exploring overlooked features in the Google Clock app, they found that gradual alarms, bedtime reminders, and the sunrise alarm significantly improved their sleep habits. These small changes helped them fall asleep faster, reduce nighttime phone use, and wake up more naturally.
- ▪The author previously only used Google Clock for basic alarms and ignored its other features.
- ▪Enabling gradual alarms made waking up less jarring by slowly increasing the alarm volume.
- ▪The Bedtime feature provided timely reminders that reduced late-night phone scrolling.
- ▪The Sunrise Alarm simulates a brightening screen to make waking up in the dark less disorienting.
- ▪Using these features together helped the author achieve closer to seven hours of sleep consistently.
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