• Mornings are such a passion for me! Kat shares a little about her life and Hello Mornings — the book and community. She also mentions her second podcast Inspired to Action — a podcast all for moms! It’s on hiatus right now, but go over and listen to all the great past episodes! You will be so encouraged.
• Kat chats about hosting a podcast with Heather MacFayden, how they got connected, and how the podcast was born.
• We chat about Kat’s new book, Hello Mornings. Kat shares how she’s never considered herself a writer, but she loves encouraging people — and decided to write the book in order to encourage the maximum amount of people! (Thanks, Kat!)
• Kat talks about “schmoozle” — a number she made up for her book. I giggled because she tells the technical term. . .which I’d never be able to remember it! I like “schmoozle” so much better!
• In the beginning of Hello Mornings, Kat actually breaks down the morning routine into three practical steps. Kat breaks down this process and shares her thoughts about it. The best part about these three starter steps is that you can do them in bed before you even get up. You can do them when you’re sick, you can do them when you have no time because you can do them in the shower when you’re getting ready for your day. Amazing!
• One of my favorite things that Kat shares is about waking up for your life instead of simply waking up to your life. As moms and dads, that’s real life! There is so much of life that happens and throws up off, and I love the intentionally of saying that you're going to wake up for your life.
• Kat explains why mornings are uniquely special in that way.
• Chapter One…Oh my goodness…I cried while reading Kat’s God story in the first chapter of her book — and that she shares on this episode (spoiler: I totally got choked-up on the podcast while she was telling her God story here, too!)
• Kat shares her best tips for getting your morning routines to stick — guys, these are gold! You defiantly want to hear Kat’s tips!

 Resources:

• I referred back to my podcast episode with Heather MacFadyen: Learning How to Remain a God-Centered Mom
• I have a new YouTube Video out all about how to get back on track with your goals!
• Don't miss out on the fun stuff we have going on on the Simply Joyful Membership site! There are lots of fun things coming up — including a brand new exclusive episode! 
• I also mention about my morning routine printable! You can get it FREE (along with a ton of other free goodies) when you sign up for my mailing list HERE (if you're already signed up for my mailing list, you can access all the fun goodies by clicking the link at the bottom of any e-mail I send!) 
• Guys, I'm absolutely loving Jon Acuff's Finish — I'm listening to it on audiobook and I really can't get enough!
• Did you know there is a Hello Morning community? You can join the community HERE—it’s a great place for encouragement for walking through the journey with someone and not all by yourself. The 3-minute morning routines aren’t difficult, but it’s so much more fun knowing there are others on the journey with you!
• Hello Mornings
• Rest and Release
• New Beginnings
• Overwhelmed
• At My Savior's Feet
• Love Does