Comments on: So, You Want to Be a Morning Person? 3 Ways I Make Mornings Rock

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 22:42:58 +0000

If I had my way, I’d get up about 7:30 or 8 every day, but my kids are regularly up by 6 a.m. Your post has given me inspiration to try to get up earlier than the kids and try to get a head start on the day.

We shared this post on 1099 Mom.

By: Aggie @ Aggie's Kitchen

Aggie @ Aggie's Kitchen — Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:41:56 +0000

I think you may have had a small hand in my love of early mornings – at least the embraing the early morning go to the gym routine. I will never forget your words – This can’t be sustainable (or something like that lol) – and how it became a routine after a week or so. Thank you for that!! Your morning happy hour is an inspiration. On the days I get up early (every morning) I either go to the gym, or work. But I think I need to give myself a break and give myself a real morning Happy Hour on the weekends…because I need to do all those things you mentioned (specifically the Desire Map which I have but haven’t opened). I used to love reading the newspaper too…I miss it! Love this post friend, and love you!

By: Suzy@The Mediterranean Dish

Suzy@The Mediterranean Dish — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 17:58:12 +0000

Great tips,! I never thought I would be a morning person, but I have been for a time now thanks to my husband. For years, he woke up at least one and a half hours before me…I would wake up and find him already dressed, had breakfast and enjoying his coffee and a book. I tried it, out of jealousy really…now I love my morning happy hour!

By: Jamie | The Kitchenarium

Jamie | The Kitchenarium — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 14:30:53 +0000

These are such great suggestions. I *need* to become a morning person but hate the idea of getting up earlier than 6:15 just to have time to myself. I am such a night owl but I regret every late night “me time” because the kiddos never sleep in and I just end up being in an exhausted haze all day. You are such an inspiration to me Kristen. Having some one with four kiddos that is a few years more experienced (my oldest is soon to be 10) has been so wonderful. Your authenticity has helped to keep me a bit more balanced as I topple through life/motherhood. THANK YOU!

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 22 Nov 2015 11:57:46 +0000

I write down inspiring comments that I keep by my bed that I read every morning. Comments like, “I’m going to have a great day”, or, Everything is going to go my way today, nothing can stop me”, really help my day get started off right!

By: Kristen

Kristen — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 20:52:38 +0000

In reply to Beth Hornback.

I hear you… and have been exactly where you are for probably 10 of the past 13 years of parenting. Except I’d stay up until 2 in the morning to get my work done.
I will tell you this though… once I started putting myself and my well being first over work and other things, everything else fell into place. You’ve gotta make time to take care of you 🙂 (I’m not saying you aren’t… I’m just saying that’s my experience!)

By: Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen

Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 15:01:37 +0000

Totally love these great ideas for getting a wonderful start to the day! You’ve motivated me to make an earlier start to the day!

By: Beth Hornback

Beth Hornback — Sat, 21 Nov 2015 14:50:47 +0000

This is so inspiring, Kristen! I have been getting up early, but to work. I do get a lot done during those quiet hours, and at this time of my life with little ones it is one of the only times I have for distraction-free work time. But I still love your approach to a morning happy hour, so I’m going to do some self-reflection as to how I can make that work. 🙂 Thanks for the ideas!