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“Hello Mornings has been a huge life changer for me!” – @mangotreemama (via Twitter)

What is the Hello Mornings Challenge?

The Challenge is a tri-annual online community event that gathers together thousands of women from all over the world. We encourage one another and keep one another accountable as we work to develop the life giving morning habit of waking up early, spending time with God and being intentional about planning our days and exercising regularly.

The Hello Mornings Challenge is based on the (free) ebook, Maximize Your Mornings, which specifcally challenges moms to stop waking up TO their children and start waking up FOR them. (Although, all women are welcome to join, not just moms.)

Get the free eBook here.

“I am so thankful for the challenge. My home is such a more peaceful place because I get up and meet with the Lord then greet my children. Wish I would have started getting up before my children when they were younger, even if I would have had to take a nap with them in the afternoon.” – Zora Stathatos (via Facebook)

When is the Hello Mornings Challenge?

Our session dates are:

Winter: January 16-April 15
Summer: May 14 – July 8
Fall: August 20 – November 16

“This is my second time finishing a challenge. I am nowhere near where I desire to be, but this has helped me move in a positive direction to make the most out of each day and focus on the Lord.” – Kim Finley (via Facebook)

How Does the Hello Mornings Challenge Work?

Once you register, we will assign you to a group. (Note: There will be no group assignments for the Summer session.) The Challenge is a daily check in via social media with an accountability group. We can assign you to a group or you can organize your own group, if you’d like. Before or after your morning routine, everyone checks in with their assigned group on Facebook, Twitter or our online forums (email groups are only an option for preplanned groups – read here to find out why). The streams of comments and conversation are both encouraging and inspiring.

“This last session has been so good for me and I’m really excited about the next one!” – @anarmychapswife (via Twitter)

How can I register for the Challenge?

Registration normally begins one month before the session start date.

Registration is now closed for the Winter 2012 Session. Registration for the Summer session will open May 1,2012. In the meantime, you can always join in on the #hellomornings Twitter stream.

Important: If you have any questions about the registration form, please read this item by item description of it.

What If I Want To Do My Own Group Or Stay With My Previous Group?

You are welcome to organize your own group for the Hello Mornings Challenge. Simply invite all of your group members to register for the challenge and make sure they click the “Do NOT assign me to a group. I am part of a pre planned group button.”

We will provide the weekly inspiration and a variety of resources. You will be responsible for making sure your group knows how and where they will connect with one another.

This is a great option for those who want to do the Hello Mornings Challenge with their moms group, church group or some friends. It’s also and excellent option for previous Hello Mornings groups who want to stay together for future challenges.

Do make sure that each participant registers, though.

“It is very easy for me to give up…but I’m learning that it’s not just an all or nothing routine. I’m learning to take grace for the day and try again the next. I have noticed a great difference in my overall attitude towards my kids and my outlook for the day. This was my first challenge and I’m excited to register for the next one!” – Janice Morrow (via Facebook)

Will You Provide Resources For Us?

Bible Study
Katie Orr and Lara Williams develop a wonderful and simple Bible Study for us to go through together each session. Of course, it’s optional if you’re already doing your own study (Katie and Lara wrote a great book on how to have an effective quiet time).

Exercise
We are also working on a very simple exercise resource. The focus of this resource will be to help you develop the habit of exercise rather than produce specific results (i.e. run a 5k or lose a certain amount of weight). We want to help you build a foundation of exercise on which you can build whatever goals inspire you.

Planning
We will be sharing various tips and resources throughout the Challenge for you and the forums will be a great space for everyone to share ideas and ask questions.

“When I found Kat’s ebook, I thought, ‘Finally, my needs & desires have found their way to paper. This is something I need to implement in my life.’” – Lara Price (via Facebook)

How Can I Help?

Volunteer to be an AC!
You can read more about being an AC and the two requirements here.

Spread the word and invite your friends to join the movement!

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Whose Crazy Idea Was This Anyway?

Kat – wrote the ebook.
Kat has “Maximized her Mornings” for several years now and God has used that time to literally change her life.

Kat writes her blog (this one) and tweets from the great state of Texas where she lives with her husband and three cute kids.

Michelle – dreamed up a challenge for the ebook.
Michelle loves Jesus, coffee and her 2 man-children. She married a Mennonite without realizing everything that entailed.

Now she writes and tweets from Amish country- and wouldn’t have it any other way.

Meet the rest of the Hello Mornings Challenge Team here.

How Can I Get Inspired To….um….Action?

Funny you asked! Here’s a glimpse at what’s happening on Twitter each morning. It’s amazing to see what God is doing in the hearts of moms all over the world!

Now why don’t you jump in and join us?

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