Dreading daylight saving time? These 7 items will help
Get ready to spring forward and lose an hour of sleep at 2 a.m. local time on March 10, which marks the beginning of daylight saving time. While all of our smart devices will automatically turn one hour ahead, our body and mind won’t adjust as quickly.
In fact, it could make waking up for work on Monday even more of a drag.
With the time change, our circadian clock will be thrown off, which will inevitably impact our levels of morning grogginess. Of course, this all depends on the type of person you are — hey, some of us are just never going to be morning people. But some simple hacks can help make the wake-up process minimally painless.
We looked to enthusiastic shoppers to see what they use to make waking up easier, especially when a precious hour of the day is taken away. Ahead, shop seven top-rated products to help you adjust to daylight saving time and make Monday morning less dreadful.
VicTsing Shower Speaker, Wireless Water-Resistant Speaker
Sure, a refreshing shower will perk you up, but blasting your favorite playlist will get you pumped up for the day. “I have been using it in my shower where I can jam out and wake up in the morning. It’s fuss-free and has decent sound for as small as it is. Sticks wonderfully on its suction cup to the tile in my bathroom,” wrote one reviewer.
Shop it: $20, amazon.com
NOW Essential Oils Citrus Blend (Orange, Tangerine and Lemon)
Invigorate your senses and energize your mood by using a few drops of uplifting citrus essential oils on pulse points. “Great citrus scents for the morning!” wrote a reviewer.
Shop it: $13, amazon.com
Plant Apothecary WAKE UP Bodywash
Take things up a notch in the shower with your shower gel by choosing a fresh scent — one that will wake up the senses. “I find it relaxing and uplifting. It is a bit feminine, but not too much to scare my husband away from using it,” wrote one happy customer.
Shop it: $18, dermstore.com
InnoGear Aromatherapy Essential Oil Diffuser
Add a few drops of essential oils to a diffuser like this one to fill up a room with an energizing aroma to get you ready for the day.
Shop it: $14, amazon.com
Sonic Bomb Extra-Loud Dual Alarm Clock
If you’re really not a morning person, you might need to take a more aggressive approach. This extra-loud alarm clock flashes red lights and comes with a bed vibrator to get you up and running. One humorous reviewer summed up the experience: “This alarm is no joke. I often find myself waking up before the alarm even goes off due to what I believe is almost fear. Imagine someone putting a jack hammer to your bed and the loudest alarm you can imagine going off. If you can sleep through this then you may not be alive.”
Shop it: $32, amazon.com
Sweese Porcelain Tea Mug with Infuser and Lid
For the caffeine enthusiast who needs that cup of tea (or coffee!) in the morning — and needs it fast — we suggest this 15-ounce mug with a tea diffuser and lid. “This is a high-quality product. I was especially impressed with the workmanship of the large deep infuser. The whole setup makes it so convenient to quickly steep a nice cup of tea in the morning while I’m still half asleep,” explained one reviewer.
Shop it: $19, amazon.com
Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock
If you prefer a more gentle wake up in the morning, this light therapy lamp is your answer. The sunrise and sunset light clock is a bit of a splurge, but it’s clinically proven to help you wake up feeling more refreshed. “I love that I don’t need a startling sound to wake me up in the morning anymore,” wrote a reviewer. “If you’re a snooze button abuser (like I was), get this clock! It truly allows you to wake when your body is ready to, not because of some obnoxious noise.”
Shop it: $138, amazon.com
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