What are some creative ways to use alarm clocks?

Question

As of now I have one normal alarm clock and set a few alarms on my cell phone, but I still just turn them right off when they sound and go back to sleep.

What are some methods you have used to really utilize the waking-up abilities of an alarm clock?

Answer 1

wake up while you sleep, while you...nap... and rest?

Answer 2

I've experimented with home automation in my house. I have a computer that includes an "alarm clock" routine in the programming that goes through different sequences to make sure I've been awaked. The first stage is music at a low volume, the volume will gradually increase through 3 steps if I don't cancel the alarm. I also have a table side lamp come on gradually during this time.

If I wanted I could include some other routines like loud noises etc, however this is enough to wake me up so far.

Answer 3

I put mine far away from my bed, where I can still see the time but in the morning I actually have to get out of bed. I also have a Sleep feature on mine which plays radio/cd for as long as I want it to and then it automatically shuts off.  

Answer 4

You could get one of those alarm clocks that run around/roll around your floor so that you have to get up and chase it (also waking you up) to turn the alarm off. Otherwise, I really don't know... :)

Good luck!