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Wake up early
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Get a sweat
Go run
If it is cold and rainy out, go run, but do it shorter. Then get on the exercise bike. Wear a lot of clothes and ride at 70% intensity until you are sweating. Ride more. -
Shower.
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Eat.
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If you are lifting this morning, then lift.
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Dream and read and write. Keep the lights low.
What to avoid:
Blasting yourself with light early in the morning. You need attention and energy and that can come from exercise and a little food, not light.
Having lots of light is important though.