Rise time--15-60 minutes before I need to be up
Strong coffee
Time spent pondering with God
Exercise
Intentional eating
Postpone giving up
I awaken earlier than necessary, keep a full cup of strong, hot coffee (full of antioxidants) beside me, and read about God, pray to God, and ponder how it all fits together for my day, trying to listen to anything He might be saying to me. For me, intentionally good eating and exercise free me to feel better about myself so that anything that is going to try to defeat me will stand less of a chance. And finally, if I am feeling completely fearful (opposite of courageous), I postpone giving up until at least the next day. Then God has another chance to keep me in the game!
