

"They are made to minimize the negative effects of traditional alarm clocks and reduce sleep inertia and are also beneficial in improving your mood, sleep quality, as well as symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD), insomnia, and jet lag." Shelby Harris, director of sleep health at Sleepopolis.


"Gentle alarm clocks are designed to wake you up more gradually with light, soft sounds, or a combination of both," says Dr. You're better off choosing a gentle alarm clock. But most of those devices play rather harsh tones to wake you up, which isn't ideal for your mental and physical well-being. Chances are you'll need to use some form of an alarm clock at some point in your life, whether that's a traditional device, your smartphone, or even a smartwatch.
