I stopped using an alarm clock and it changed everything.
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You said you wanted to see more Natalie in my videos so this is me following through. Nawr excuses.
I would love to see Natalie reacting to this video lol
😂😂😂
We love Mattalie
Hope she is enjoying Normal People, great Irish Novel!!
This is EXACTLY what Australian accent sounds like. Goodonya mate.
I think this demonstrates that self improvement is all about learning to listen to our bodies instead of listening to random advice on the internet.
Which is what you just did.
Bingo
What about listening to a body that’s addicted to destructive habits?
@@RandyE18 idk about your situation, but finding a therapist who focuses on CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) helped me.
Sure, I'll just listen to my body, and go to bed at 1.30 and get up at 9.30. I have to be at work at 8.30, but hey, I'll just tell my boss I'm listening to my body ;)
Takeaways from this video:
1. Listen to your body.
2. Neglecting sleep to be productive is one of the least productive things you can do.
3. To wake up early, you need a full night's sleep.
4. Marriage is taking its toll on Natalies looks (she even grew a beard)!
Thanks for the summary!
you saved my time. Thank you!
Noiceee
It all sounds nice, but this is sadly a no go if you want to get through law at uni. I dream of the less stressful weekends, with zero studies and being able to sleep in.
😂😂
That performance by Nat deserves an Emmy.
Followers: We want to see more of Natalie!
Matt: OK!
Followers: 🫣🙄🤣😳
Natalie: 🤦🏻♀️
OMG Matt you and Natalie are so in sync, can't wait to see more videos together!! ✨👀
Okay i thought a 1 persons bed half way... And unkind parody id not be pleased with. But I discover i need to spend my time differently than this channel.
@@spaceforthesoul6286 Didn't get a thing you said.
@@soundscape26 Basically he didn't like the video.
I’m a fan of the no alarm clock life as well. I feel like I wake up so much more peaceful. It feels good listening to the body instead of telling the body to listen.
Same! I feel like alarm clocks are so shocking and abrupt
@@MalikaYunus They interrupt your sleep and that’s not good for your health, your body won’t function at 100% without a full rest.
I love how your productivity advises change throughout the years. Not only does it show what works for someone might not work for others, but also what works for you now, might not work for you later too. Good stuff!
"I don't need an alarm clock to wake up early, I need a full night's sleep to wake up early" this hit hard 🔥Somehow I stopped using my alarm for 2 months already, can't be more happier now 😍
Well, of course waking up without an alarm is great if you don't have to be at work at a specific time... I'm a teacher and I have to be at school very early, so there's no chance of not using one, simply because (and I tested that during term breaks) I always sleep until 8 or 9 (and then the first lessons would have started already) if I let my body decide - no matter when I go to bed! It's like my body say "nah, girl, that's my time, I'm not ready to get up any earlier". My compromise was buying an alarm clock that wakes you up with light instead of sound! Much more peaceful, I highly recommend it :)
Agreed! And that's exactly what I thought when I first watched this video. I rewatched it again right now and I realised that the reason he can wake up around 6:30am or 7am without an alarm clock too is because he has been a morning person/early riser/doing the same since the last decade (he said it himself in the video). Our body clocks play a huge part in this.
Wow, Natalie looks great! Not disturbing her sleep really shows how important a good nights rest is for looking your best :p
Matt is one of the best at giving advices. It seems like he has been doing great. Somehow we all need to limit our screen time as much as possible. It can certainly make a huge difference.
Facts on facts!
Yes. Man. I go through periods of managing to limit screen time, and they are SO much better. But hard.
We need a video of Natalie reacting to your impression of her 😂
Yes please!
Yes these are the kinda videos I love this channel for! Great quality as always Matt
As an Aussie myself, the Aussie Natalie impersonations are pretty bloody accurate haha
😂
This was HILARIOUS MATT! Love that you’re always injecting humor into the videos even when I’m learning something new 😊
Mattalie is brillant, there should be a whole series with her, tho. Ha?
I have a alarm/light that simulates the sun rising for 30 minutes, and then when it's time for the alarm, the alarm is bird song. It's a life-changer! No more being scared awake, and it feels much more natural.
What's it called?
@@SilverHawk214 I don't know what brand the OP has, but it must be something like a Philips Wake-up Light, it matches the description perfectly. I also have one, and chirping birds is one of the alarm sounds. Very relaxing, even though I'm always already awake before the alarm even goes off, because of the rising sun simulation lol.
@@SilverHawk214 It IS a Phillips Wake-up light, though it's an older version (I've had it for quite a few years). If you Google "wake up light" or "Phillips wake up light" you'll get lots of options. I'd be sure to also say something like "nature sounds alarm" if you want to wake up to something nice. :) I don't know what the other brands are like, but I can recommend Phillips, based on the one I have.
@@Jimmyvb98 It's such a struggle, because that's the point of the sunlight simulation, but if you wake up say 20 mins early, it's like, "Do I get up, or sleep for 20 mins?" which kind of defeats the purpose LOL.
We have one too - it's great, especially in the winter! My only complaint is the very user-unfriendly controls.
I did the same and my life changed too!!!
.... I was late for work for 23 consecutive days was fired from my job and my kids missed school for a month so we're taken off me. Great stuff! 👍🏻😄
This is one of the best videos I’ve seen in a while. It feels so balanced. How life should be, not racing to be productive. But real guidance to live a meaningful life. Thank you for sharing!
Such an interesting concept to stop using an alarm! Especially for us who are early risers and can’t seem to get up without one! I definitely want to start trying this eventually. I love your self improvement videos and they inspire my content so much!
Matt 6AM in Australia here. Thanks for another great video! I realllyyyy can't wait to see your videos if you and Nat decide to have kids. Much of your advice will change in light of the struggles of parenting.
This is literally the funniest video ever. I couldn’t stop laughing. Thank you Matt for always making such visually appealing and hilarious videos.
Same 😂
Your Natalie character and strong Aussie accent just made my day 🤣 I have also been trialling no alarm and it makes me so productive all day! Love your videos Matt, they are always so thoughtful and impactful 😊
Natalie's "Nawr" was flawless! As always, such a great video Matt!
Matt your videos are amazing, really inspiring and motivational! You’re my favorite CZcamsr/coffee addict/ “bad boy of minimalism(?)/ productivity realistic/the rock lover! And documentary director 🥸
Lmao quality content Matt n Nat. I obviously do not set an alarm on my days off but dang my body sure does wake up as if it's time to go to work 😔🤷♀️ so yes, I agree no alarm is needed as long as your length of sleep is adequate 👍🏼
thanks Matt for sharing. love you!
I think i’ve been following you ever since minimalism first came out back in 2015, and I must say this has been the most entertaining piece of content i’ve ever seen you make. Great insight on the alarm clocks as well :)
From an Aussie that says things like “servo” and “bottle-o”, I loved your impression at the end 😂😂
Came here to say that as well 😂 hilarious
Worries me he seemed to suggest getting the snag at the servo and not at bunnings 😂
Loving the content Matt and getting some great tips for my own channel. Many thanks 🙏
Loving this more informal type of videos!
Good advice! Just listen your body, not the alarm. Really helpful advice, especially for those who needs to be at the office at 9 am (:
Thanks Matt! When I retired 2 years ago, I pitched my alarm out the window, and life is better. My husband and I are lights out at 9p, and we are early risers naturally. I vary between 7-9 hrs sleep. I love early mornings 😊
Love this video for many reasons 👏 Recently I have been winning the mornings starting the night before. I think the reminder for when you should be winding down, has helped me a lot. And Consequently, been conscious of how much sleep I’m gonna have to win the day.
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That exclusive Natalie interview was gold!
You’re very right. Listening to our bodies is possibly one of the most important things for living healthy. Thank you for sharing. I like this challenge.❤
Love the topic! When living alone, using a wake-up light helped me so much, haven't heard an alarm clock in almost two years now! Those sounds can only drive one crazy. Programming a smart light bulb to slowly wake one up is another option and you don't have to buy an extra wake up light - minimalism!
Is it just me, or is Matt-Nat a legit believable hippie character? Either way, I think this is amazing & I wish I had the lifestyle to support it.
I try my best to not set my alarm on the weekends but during the week, despite being a morning person, I wouldn’t get up in time to get the things accomplished pre-work that I want to do. I try to ‘front load’ my day with working out etc, take time for myself before work, because I’m much more energetic and focused earlier in the day.
Good to see you handle this topic. I’ve had the fortune of living w/o an alarm for years. For the past couple of years i had to return to the dreadful alarm sounds of my iPhone. If i may suggest a tip, what’s far less annoying than an alarm is the way my parents used to wake up in time, i.e. by setting a clock radio (station). At least you wake up with the sound of music and/or voice(s).
True, there are many more nicer options to wake up to... I don't know why people subject themselves to harsh sounds.
This video is great as always Matt but as a 7-4 Monday to Friday employee it isn't super practical! For my 9-5ers, parents, pet owners, etc, if you try no alarms on your off days (if you get those) but end up oversleeping that's from a BAD SLEEP AVERAGE! Your body is trying to make up for lost time (and who can blame it!) If you have a poor and inconsistent sleep schedule (5 hrs one day, 2 the next day, 10 the next) you are not going to wake up feeling great with or without the alarm. The consistent hours every night create higher quality sleep and a more pleasant wake up, not the other way around!
First time, EVER commenting on your videos and Natalie's "appearance" made me chuckle for a while! Brilliant!
Love your videos and I can see a huge change in my life thanks 👍🏼
Same. He is good!
Can’t wait for the slow growth course to launch 🎉
Great video Matt keep up the good work 💪👍
Firstly I learn numerous things from your channel .when you say I get early in the morning .i feel very good .this is one of the most sensible thing in the whole world god bless you apart from that.make new videos for your subscribers god bless us
Very nice one! I've recently started going to bed earlier and even though I set an alarm clock, I end up actually waking up earlier because I got my full rest. And it has been amazing! Loved the video Matt!
Loved the video!
This video is fantastic in so many ways lol. I did this for about a year when recovering from burnout before my kids were in school and it was so nice!
I have to wake up early now though since we are out the door so early & I desperately need to wake up at least an hour before my kids do.
But I use a spotify playlist that's very calming & my watch vibrates. It's not so abrupt and it works pretty well!
This video was so funny, yhank you Matt! Love Natalie and hope she's feeling better now 💛
This video also comes the morning after a rough night with my cats. I'm a light sleeper too, having cats meowing for cuddles at 3 am or a big, heavy cat resting on your legs, well, not so comfortable 😴
Dude, that was an awesome impression on Natalie. Great video as always.
Clone effects are painful dude but this one seems worth it! The camera wobble was a great touch. Also, great video lol interesting concept
We need more Mattalie
😂 this video was great man, love the part with you and Natalie
you are sleep goals matt ✨
Good Job Matt!👋
Thank you so much for this reminder to have trust in yourself and not be unreasonably harsh. We are not machines.
Impressions -spot on! 😂
Fab video, as always, Matt. I avoid setting the alarm too, and find we all eventually find our internal body clock, which is much better. Love the new Nat, though this one does need a shave - nawr!! 🧔♀
Best thing you can do to prevent laying in bed vegetating for an hour after waking up is to move your phone away from the bed. I put mine on a charger across the room. Go back to a traditional alarm, or use a smart device such as an Echo to run your alarm schedule.
Also, don't change your sleep habits (much) on the weekend; It makes Monday that much more difficult.
You portrayed Nat's eyes to a T. Perfect. :) For the last decade or more I've been using an app called Sleep Cycle to monitor my sleep and wake me up gently with a quiet bit of music that VERY gradually increases in volume. If I don't need to be up at a certain time I disable the alarm function and wake up naturally, so the app just becomes a monitor. I find it works for me. One thing to note is that lying in bed in the mornings actually becomes difficult to do when you get older because your body starts to develop little aches and pains that prevent you from lying still for that long. Enjoy your nine hours in bed while you still can, because it's all downhill from here!
I do the same thing!! Absolutely loved this video
I don’t know how I missed this video when it was uploaded but that was hilarious😂
I never need an alarm. My problems wake me up themselves.
If you should ever decide to have kids, I would love to see a re-make of this video. They are alarm clocks without snooze buttons that ring at random times throughout day and night surely produce an interesting sleep chart :-)
4:25 Dude how you play Nat is insane hahaha, and great editing skills!
DAMN I didn't realize you've already hit 3.5 mil???????????? I found you at 100k and it's been amazing seeing this journey unfold!!!
Having kids is going to rock your world my guy 😂
That was very cool and so funneehh!! Bravo!
I naturally wake up a few minutes before my alarm but I still feel uncomfortable not using one. I just have this strong feeling the one time I turn it off I’ll over sleep. 🤷♂️
same
You can try the method of setting your alarm for a really late time, but that works better if you have no morning obligations that it's that big a deal if you oversleep for. Basically like. Super backup of like an hour or two after you'd expect to wake up. Then you can be reassured you'd at least wake up by then.
Same here, especially when I have to be at work at 6am.
I feel the same! I usually try to set my alarm a little later then the time i usually wake up, just in case
This is your best video ever! The Natalie impression is on point mate!
Yooo! That interpretation of Natalie was hella funny. I definitely got a good laugh.
I hope that Mattalie becomes a regular in your videos.
Who else can make videos about alarm clock this interesting 🤔!!! Excited for Master CZcams 😊😊😊
Man, you killed me.. you doing Natalie was such a funny moment 🤣🤣🤣
Interesting! Definitely agree with the thought of making enough time to sleep rather than making yourself wake up at a certain time
By the seaside sound is a good one.
Welcome to Philly, Matt!
That was hilarious! Nice one Matt, mate...
4:23 Nat's new hairstyle suits her so well! Caught yourself a really good one there, Matt!
Hahaha. 😂 loved the Natalie skit. 😂 But seriously, love all your videos. I learn a lot. 😊
Great video. Loving the Natalie impressions. So funny!!!
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Okay, the time has come for me to do this as well. I've been having sleep issues forever and usually if I let myself just sleep without an alarm, I end up sleeping 10 hours or even more. But I've never been able to stick to the "no alarm" thing for more than a week. So this time, I'm doing this for real. It might mean shifting my whole schedule around, but fortunately I don't have any early morning commitments and can choose my work hours flexibly.
Freaking wonderful 💖💖
I love how you try things out, so we don't have to
Top notch Accent Mate just like the video! ❤
Now I want more Natalie impressions in your videos. Haha. Love it!
Always done this. Naturally waking up is so superior, yes I need to go to bed an hour early than others but it’s worth it
So good Matt! 🤣
Lost you when distracted by Rocky, my all time Hero!
hmm, won't take me too much effort to try this Experiment on my own. Thanks Matt! :D
Most of the time I am really impressed by Matts Videos ... but this time I was really impressed and laughed really hard
@Official_MattDAvella No.
I wake up at 4:45 everyday for work and I'm finally moving to swing shift next week, can't wait
Great Aussie impression! Got me laughing so hard! 😂
I was all stoked on the no alarm thing and then kids ruined everything 😂 but seriously sleep got all sorts of messed up after kids
Truth!
I have done the same experiment for the past weeks, it's wonderful! I am more awake than I was and have more energy. Here I was a coffee drinking non-morning person for 25 years lol. The freedom of being freelancer
Love ya, but, are you basically saying that you don’t need an alarm clock except on the days you actually have….work commitments at a certain time? Like 90% of people do every day?
Yeeeeah this one was kind of a miss for me. Wish I had that privilege, I love Matt so very much, but wish he'd at least acknowledged that. People have multiple jobs, long schedules that they don't choose, and require alarms to peel themselves out of bed instead of the luxury of waking up without anxiety
I appreciate that my body automatically wakes me up early 💛 I have a daily work alarm that isn’t to wake me up but tell me when it’s time to log in for work 🤓 thankful I can do this because I woke remote now. Previously, I did have an alarm to wake up to get ready to go to work. Waking up to a jarring sound is so not a great start to the day. Even a nice calm sound is still not the best 😅