31 Products That’ll Boost Your Productivity

The light comes on gradually, starting at 10% brightness and working its way up to 100% by 30 minutes before your wake-up time (though you can adjust this down to 20 or 10 minutes before), and you can have it play sounds of nature like songbirds, ocean waves, or a splashing creek. There’s a similar process for falling asleep as well, with gradual light fading and sounds like pouring rain and crickets + campfire available to lull you asleep. 

Promising review: “I’ve always had a terrible time getting up in the morning. Whereas before I’d struggle to get up by 9, this clock has made it easy for me to get up at 6 a.m. Traditional alarm clocks/iPhone alarm clocks are too jarring. Over time, they become too easy to ignore or turn off. *This* clock, however, really does mimic the sunrise and can be set to brighten over the course of 10, 20, 30 minutes, so that your mind has a chance to acclimate and prepare itself for getting out of bed. This clock can help you make it to an early morning class or meeting. And besides professional obligations, there are so many personal benefits to waking up earlier, e.g., more alone time to exercise or get work done. I consider this clock a productivity/wellness must-have.” —Jessica

Get it from Amazon for $32.88+ (available in three styles).