A great question and often a point of frustration for users. Good habits can stretch the life of the battery. . . Keep in mind that with the first charge, the battery will only accept about 80% of its maximum charge. So it may take a few charge/discharge cycles to get the battery to a full capacity. Consider discharging the battery to a very limited use capacity before recharging. (It’s not necessary to run it out completely). Then recharge before use and don’t interrupt the charging cycle. During periods of non-use, consider unplugging the charger, and storing the battery with only a limited use capacity. When first recharging then, give the battery some extra time on the charger.