Don’t worry about any advice given about the “best” or “right” way to do something — that includes this entire list.
The better option is to find what works for YOU.
It’s your life, you’re the only one that has to live it.
For example — and I can’t stress this enough — if you don’t like waking up at 5 AM, don’t wake up at 5 AM, no matter what anyone tells you.