The Hello Mornings Blog

This post is by Cindy Chen.

I can’t depend on a spark of inspiration to motivate me to move. It turns out, it takes discipline and a bit of faith. 

I used to say, flippantly, “I’m not a morning person.” And because I declared I wasn’t, I would stay up late, and then struggle through the morning before work, or getting kids out the door to school. (Remember when kids went to school?) I wished for some inspiration that would wake me before dawn, like a modern-day Pollyanna, wondering breathle...

This post is by René Bancroft.

I still marvel at those who call themselves “morning people.” I have never been a morning person. I’m more of a “wake up in time to go to brunch” kind of person, yet that’s not the lifestyle I lead at all. When I had children, that all changed because I was not just responsible for myself any longer. I had to become a morning person. As much as I didn’t like getting up before the sun, it made for a much more enjoyable morning. Having a few quiet moments to get mys...

This post is by Aleigh Porter.

2020 is a year that has brought many of us back to the basics in life. The previous busy-ness of life has been stripped away, leaving us with time to refocus on the simpler things. Personally, my life has been one of extremes this year. As a nurse working in a major hospital, my professional life has sustained much chaos, while my home life has become quiet with no outside events or obligations. While the dynamic of your life may look different than mine, the leve...

This post is by Shaina Weisgerber.

Romans 12:1-2 “Therefore, brothers and sisters, in view of the mercies of God, I urge you to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God; this is your true worship. Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing and perfect will of God”

I dreaded PE class. Growing up I was the girl who walked her laps. The stabbing, burning pain while I ran was unbear...

This post is by Shaina Weisgerber.

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:26

I’ve been in a Move time funk recently. I’m sure it has something to do with the fact that I have been quarantined at my house since March. Move time was already a hard thing for me to keep consistent and I honestly thought that during this time I would walk every day, maybe do some yoga, try some home work-outs online and actually move more. Before this ...

I have been through stretching seasons-- periods of sleepless nights and long days. Maybe you’ve been there too. Maybe you’re there right now. When we have a big transition or just struggle to get consistent sleep and fulfilling rest, how do we maintain our morning routine?

Should you sacrifice sleep to get up several hours early? (making you feel more behind on the rest you desperately want)



Good news! The answer is a solid no. 

The key to building a morning routine is creating the habit. Even whe...