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23 | Why Starting Small Might Actually Increase Your Chances of Creating a Consistent Habit

Have you ever felt excited to start a morning routine… only to give up a few days later because it felt too overwhelming?  Do you feel like your quiet time “doesn’t count” unless you’re spending a full hour in Bible study and prayer? What if starting smaller is actually the thing that will help you stay consistent? In this episode, I’m sharing why starting small with your morning routine can actually help you build consistency so you can create a life-giving habit that feels realistic for the season you’re in. We’re talking about why small habits are easier to repeat, how they help remove overwhelm, and why consistent small steps can begin shaping your identity as someone who starts her day with God. If you’ve been struggling to stick with a morning routine because it feels too big, too complicated, or too unrealistic, this episode will encourage you to simplify your approach and focus on building momentum one small step at a time. My hope is that you’ll walk away feeling less pressure to do everything perfectly and more confidence to simply begin.

22 | Prayer Webs - How I Circle My Prayers During My Morning Prayer Time

In this episode, I’m sharing a more personal look into my own morning routine as I prepare to transition into a new prayer journal. As I reflected on what worked well in my current journal — and what didn’t — I realized that some of the prayer habits I hoped would stick never quite did (including the completely blank calendars at the front of my journal… oops!). But one simple tool I do want to carry into this next season is something I call my prayer webs. Today, I’m sharing how these prayer webs have helped me with prayer journaling, why I’m bringing them back into my routine, and how they help me stay intentional in prayer even during busy seasons of motherhood. We’ll also talk about reassessing routines without guilt, simplifying your quiet time, and building prayer habits that actually fit your real life. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to create the “perfect” quiet time routine, this episode will encourage you to let go of perfection and focus on simple, sustainable rhythms that help you spend time with the Lord consistently.

21 | Having Trouble Creating A Consistent Morning Routine Habit? Why Your Bedtime Routine Matters

Have you ever wondered why it feels so hard to stick to a consistent morning routine? The answer might actually begin with your evenings.  In this episode, we’re talking about simple bedtime routine habits for mom that can help you feel more rested, more prepared, and help you to be more consistent in your morning routine.  I’m sharing a few practical shifts that can support better sleep, create healthier rhythms, and make early mornings feel more doable in this season of motherhood.

20 | Feeling Like Your Space Isn’t Good Enough? How I’ve Created a Morning Quiet Time Space That Works for Me

If you’ve been waiting to start a realistic morning routine because you don’t have the perfect quiet time space, this episode is for you.  Today, I’m sharing the very real evolution of my own morning quiet time space — from using a weight bench as a desk and an aerobic step as a chair to creating a simple little corner in our unfinished basement that helps me consistently spend time with the Lord. We’re talking about why your quiet time space doesn’t have to be Pinterest-worthy to be meaningful, how to make what you already have work for your current season, and why consistency matters more than aesthetics when building a Christian morning routine. Whether your Bible study happens at the kitchen table, on the couch, in the car line, or in a corner of the basement with a wobbly desk and a hand-me-down bookshelf, this episode will encourage you to stop waiting for perfect and start building a morning routine that actually works for real life and motherhood.

19 | Dealing with Distractions: What to Do When Your Mental To-Do List Takes Over

If your mind feels noisy the moment you sit down for your morning quiet time, this episode is for you. In this next episode of the “dealing with distractions” mini-series, we’re talking about what to do when your mental to-do list keeps stealing your focus and making it hard to settle into time with God. I’m sharing a few simple, practical ideas to help you stay consistent on those overwhelming mornings without adding more pressure or guilt to your routine.  If you’ve ever felt distracted, mentally overloaded, or frustrated during your quiet time, this conversation will encourage you and remind you that you’re not alone.