If you could un-invent something, what would it be?
If I were to de-invent something, let me just say this upfront the person who invented alarm clocks clearly didn’t consider that some of us thrive on the illusion of having “just five more minutes.” I mean, seriously, why? Who thought it was a good idea to create a machine that jolts you out of your peaceful slumber, reminding you that life isn’t as soft and fluffy as your pillow? If I could, I would de-invent that noisy contraption and replace it with a gentle whisper that says, “Hey, love, it’s time to wake up. The world is waiting for you to conquer it – no pressure, though.”
As a girly female who takes her morning routines seriously (and by that, I mean battling the urge to stay in bed and scroll through memes), I can’t even count how many times the alarm clock has betrayed me. It’s like it has no empathy. It doesn’t care if I slept late because I was planning the next big thing or binge-watching “Bridgerton” for ‘research purposes.’
It just screams into the void of my dreams, “GET UP NOW!”
But here’s where the story gets ironic. Despite my strong dislike for alarm clocks, I’m also the person who sets about five alarms every morning – one at 5:30, then 5:35, 5:40, 5:50, and a final “you’re officially late” one at 6:00. Why? Because I’m nothing if not organised in my chaos.
It’s a love-hate relationship at this point.
If I could reimagine waking up without the stress of an alarm clock, it would involve automated blinds slowly letting in sunlight, a fresh cup of coffee brewing in the background, and a playlist of my favourite gospel amapiano tunes. Instead, here I am, waking up to the sound of a digital monster reminding me that my dreams will remain dreams unless I get to work.
So, if you ask me, the world could do without alarm clocks. We could all use a softer, gentler approach to waking up one that respects the sanctity of our dreams and acknowledges that some of us need a little more time to face reality.
What about you? Is there something in your life you’d happily de-invent to make it a little less chaotic? Maybe it’s those annoying pop-up ads or the dreaded Wi-Fi dead zones. Whatever it is, just know this: life is better when we find ways to make it softer and kinder to ourselves.
Here’s to a world where mornings don’t start with a blaring reminder that adulthood waits for no one. Keep dreaming big, even if the alarm clock insists otherwise. Cheers.
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First, let me say, I completely agree! But also, several years ago I saw this alarm clock in a catalog that supposedly wakes you up naturally. It has a light on it and as it gets closer to the time you set it to wake up, the light gets gradually brighter and brighter. Something about mimicking the rising sun. I don’t think there was any actual alarm noise with it! I didn’t buy it because I didn’t think I would actually wake up to it, but I kind of wish I did because I wonder if it actually works.
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Well my own case is pretty different coz my alarm clock even gets to wake my neighbours 🤣🤣🤣
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Don’t have an alarm, thank the gods… but I feel for people who have those infernal alarms. :o
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😂😂🤭 those infernal alarms can wake you up with a headache 😂
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