For those of you working on the Why Can’t I Sleep project with me — trying to develop better sleep habits and, perhaps, becoming an advanced early riser — I wanted to pass on Amazon’s Gold Box deal.
Today only, the Philips Wake-up Light Plus is being offered for 30% off at Amazon!
Instead of being jarred awake by a blaring alarm clock (or, as in my case today, by a 7-year-old screaming that he spilled an entire gallon of milk on the family room floor — while carrying it on his head), this light gradually increases in intensity for 30 minutes before the alarm time, like a sunrise, to get your body ready to wake up.
It’s an official light therapy product of the National Sleep Foundation.
If this sounds like something that would help you, get it now while it’s on sale.
Anna March 12, 2011 at 8:53 am
I guess they should add some increasing sound alongside with the light. For example, about 15 minutes before the given time the light will start going up as well as the sound. In this case, I would buy it.
DiNaRa March 14, 2011 at 2:50 pm
I wonder if I can use it in another way – can this light switch off after some time? I mean, can I program it for switching off after an hour? For me this variant is better
Bryan Thompson March 14, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Alison, I hope you’re sleeping better. The spilled milk thing totally sounds like my kid!
John March 15, 2011 at 8:27 am
I haven’t heard of the Phillips Wake-Up Light Plus, but it definitely looks like something I can use for myself. Thanks for the heads up on the 30% sale Alison, I will give it a try for myself and see if I like this light therapy product better than my alarm clock.
Alison Moore Smith March 15, 2011 at 11:56 am
I had a friend on FaceBook who commented saying she’s had a similar light for 15+ years and loves it. I hope it’s helpful to you!
Alison Moore Smith March 15, 2011 at 11:56 am
I think it’s time for an update post. I’m doing better —Â and not — depending on the specific area. Sheesh. If I just had time to solve this problem!
Alison Moore Smith March 15, 2011 at 11:57 am
I don’t think this light is made to do that. But check the specs. What purpose would that serve for you?
Alison Moore Smith March 15, 2011 at 11:59 am
That would be a great feature. Not sure how the alarm function itself works or if it offers that. Amazon knows that I buy help to sleep stuff so they sent me a heads up on the offer.
Wanted to pass it on to my readers. I may be adding it to my arsenal in the future.
john March 18, 2011 at 6:00 am
Wow I am so amazed by this product. I would love to invest in this products as I can only wake up early when it is very bright outside.
Alison Moore Smith March 18, 2011 at 11:01 am
You are the perfect user for this light, John. Let me know if you try it and how it works.
DiNaRa March 20, 2011 at 2:06 pm
I can fall asleep and don’t care about the light – it will switch off itself