Getting up right when the alarm goes off can be hard. You know it’s true. Well, Steve Pavlina on his website posted an interesting technique to train yourself to get up when your alarm first goes off—when you really want to!

This is going to sound really stupid, but it works. Practice getting up as soon as your alarm goes off. That’s right — practice. But don’t do it in the morning. Do it during the day when you’re wide awake.
Go to your bedroom, and set the room conditions to match your desired wake-up time as best you can. Darken the room, or practice in the evening just after sunset so it’s already dark. If you sleep in pajamas, put on your pajamas. If you brush your teeth before bed, then brush your teeth. If you take off your glasses or contacts when you sleep, then take those off too.

That seems like a bit of a pain, but it just might work. The idea is to modify your behavior and that wouldn’t be easy. Steve goes on to explain in more detail how to go about this.

How to Get Up Right Away When Your Alarm Goes Off