These three steps will take you ~30 seconds before going to sleep. Be exact with the times.
- Look at the clock and say the time, out loud.
- Figure out what time you must wake up and say it out loud.
- While you’re going to sleep, work out how many hours and minutes there are before you must wake up.
The times must be exact. If you’re restless, working out the times may help you fall asleep.
I’ve had to wake up for as many life-changing appointments as anyone. These three steps are how I’ve managed to do that without using an alarm clock for 40 years.
Don’t take my word for it, just try it.
Before you do, four pre-sleep conditions ruin this no-alarm-clock procedure. Don’t rely on it if:
- You’re drunk.
- You’re sick.
- You’re jet-lagged or whacked out in a different time zone.
- You’re exhausted.
If you’re any of these before going to sleep, then use an alarm clock. If the alarm on your phone is loud enough, then don’t buy one.
You’re rarely ever going to need an alarm clock, again.
