Okay so I just got the zen alarm clock it sounds like a great way to improve my dream recall. For the uninitiated, it wakes you up by ringing a bell, first once, then again 5 minutes later, then 3, then 2, then 1 and so on until it rings every 5 seconds or you shut it off. The point is to wake up gradually, which will help with recall.
Anyway, I got this thing and it’s sweet but I’m feeling kinda dumb cuz mine didn’t come with instructions and I can’t make it go off at a set time! doiiing! It’s got two knobs on the back, one sets the (time) hands, the other turns what I assume is the arm that sets when the alarm goes off. I turn the switch on the back to “on” and I set the alarm hand, but when the time rolls around, nothing happens… the clock keeps time so I’m assuming it’s not broke… anyone have any experience with these things?
Thank you for your reply. I will certainly think about buying one. I have also hear about alarm clocks that check your dream cycle and wake you when you are in a light sleep so you dont feel that tired when you wake up. I just cant remember where I have read about it. It might have been in Scientist.
I have one, but I still can´t manage to get up early in the morning… but it´s a nice tool!
I think there´s a topic about it on the forum, you can use the search button!
It’s got two knobs on the back, one sets the (time) hands, the other turns what I assume is the arm that sets when the alarm goes off. I turn the switch on the back to “on” and I set the alarm hand, but when the time rolls around, nothing happens… the clock keeps time so I’m assuming it’s not broke… anyone have any experience with these things?