How I did it: I tried all the usual tactics, putting the alarm clock across the room, getting a sunshine simulator, using a clock-radio, but the thing that worked was just using the alarm setting on my phone and using my regular ringtone as the sound. I got psychological on myself - I always become alert when answering the phone whether at work or at home, so while it took me a long time to figure it out, it worked almost immediately.

Lessons & tips: Figure out what sound brings you to attention and use that as your alarm sound. 

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May 26, 2010, 04:07PM PDT | 0 comments | 3 cheers