I read something on here from a while back about how to establish a good waking habits, and thought I'd share how I went from being a lazy student who regularly selpt until the afternoon to become something approximating a responsible grown up
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This may have been discussed in other posts, so apologies if it's repetitious.
I decided on a time that would be sensible to get up every day, both workdays and weekends, for me that is 7.30am.
I set my alarm and put on on the other side of the room. This means I have to physically get out of bed to turn it off (or risk waking spouse).
I then resolved to get up at that time every single day, regardless of how late I went to bed, and to make things easier I had the safety net of allowing a nap later in the day if needed or if I went to bed late. I often found though that even if I did go to bed late, I didn't fancy a nap later unless it was a relaxing Sunday or something. (This is analagous to helping yourself on the No S diet by saying that you won't have a snack now but you'll allow yourself extra at the next meal).
I also resolved to do this consistenlty for 21 days to establish the habit and then relax the rules if desired - this is also a good safety net, as it makes you feel that this isn't necessarily a permanent thing.
Anway, not surprisingly the above did the trick and established the habit, I generally wake at the same time every day even if I'm on holiday or haven't set my alarm.
I've occasionally slipped into bad habits again (sleeping late at weekends) but then done the 21 day thing to get the habit back again. Also, more recently I've decided that on Sunday I can get up whenever I feel like, as doing No S made me realise that it's good to give yourself a break regularly.
Anyway, just thought some might find that helpful, I don't think this idea is at all new and is definitely not something I came up with myself (I read various articles on the web which suggested some of the above, and I just took what I felt would be good for me).
Lastly, you could also do what Reinhard says and have kids - then I guess getting up early happens whether you want it or not! (I've often been amazed at how kids can get up before dawn and be bursting with energy!)