Morning Moments Matter

Colors, Including Lyme

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0600

We have a "holiday" near and dear to many artists and designers today and some good news about a really devastating disease.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Remember George, no man is a failure who has friends.” ~ Clarence, the angel from It’s a Wonderful Life

How do you measure success and failure?

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The Ugliest "Fish" Takes Over Our Show

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0600

This may be our longest episode and it's all due to celebrating an odd but amazing creature. Even a good news story about an uber-resourceful inventor is overshadowed by the Hagfish.

ok, we may need to correct a few details of our conversation about Hagfish. They have a cartilage-like plate that helps them "rasp" the flesh they want to eat from the carcass. Or, their body is like a digestive organ and it's more efficient for them to digest their food through their skin than through their stomach!

Hagfish slime expands at an amazing rate and volume. So, they only need to secrete a little bit to create lots and lots of slime.

And, just one more "did you know"...Hagfish slime is one of the softest substances ever recorded. Trying to quantify it meant that researchers had to change the way they measured it.

Oh...and Tim, you didn't mention their useful "tying-their-body-in-a-knot" trick!

For more info check out this article in the Atlantic about Hagfish slime fending off sharks and Priuses

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Friendship is a wildly underrated medication.” ~ Anna Deavere Smith

Get in touch with a friend. Rekindle a relationship. Be the friendship meds that someone else needs.

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A Powerlifting Champion and Chocolate Cupcakes

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0600

Today's good news story should be inspiring to anyone at any age. There's always more adventures ahead! And, while adventuring, we suggest celebrating chocolate cupcakes along the way.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup Quote: “Don’t make friends who are comfortable to be with. Make friends who will force you to level yourself up." ~ Thomas J. Watson

Are your friends just comfortable? Or do they force you to level yourself up?

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You've Got Some 'Splainin to Do...Canada!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Tim is super excited about this day, celebrating the iconic Lucille Ball. There was far more to I Love Lucy than the laughs. And we talk about a team solving a local problem in Vancouver in an amazing way. But, we still don't understand why Canadians waste more food than any other developed nation!

More about Food Stash Foundation and the Rescued Food Market

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “I believe that nothing in life is unimportant every moment can be a beginning." ~ John McLeod

Do you see your every moment full of potential as a beginning?

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Brain Games & RV's

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:30:00 -0600

Train your brain, that's what we're talking about today as we celebrate that part of us that is in charge of so much of our lives. And we talk about a Father-Daughter team helping improve lives as they match up people who need something others may not need anymore.

For more information on Emergency RV

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere." ~ Frank A. Clark

Is there a path you should be on but you're not taking because of an obstacle?

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Food For the Body & Soul

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:30:00 -0600

We celebrate another food day today. It's National Sausage Pizza day and that brought out one of Tim's pet peeves: pineapple pizza.

Today's good news story is about food also. Where we buy our food can feed our soul as well. The story celebrates a large grocery chain's efforts to eliminate loneliness.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously, that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case you fail by default." ~ Anonymous

When is the last time you failed at something?

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Who Are the Heroes?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Tim gets close to crying. More than once. It was a good day.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “When I was 5 years old, my mother always told me that happiness was the key to life. When I went to school, they asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. I wrote down ‘happy’. They told me I didn’t understand the assignment, and I told them they didn’t understand life." ~ John Lennon

What do you want to be in life?

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Sanctioned Silliness

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Next to coffee, this might be Tim's favorite fake holiday to celebrate. Ever. We get a little silly and then talk about a company formed to do good in the world.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise." ~ Kobe Bryant

What challenge are you experiencing that you need to see as an opportunity to rise?

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The Worst Health Advice Ever!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 04:30:00 -0600

It's a "worst ever" episode...a parent's worst nightmare for our feel-good story (really) and Tim shares the worst health advice ever.

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls {Cinnabon Copycat} <<< these are what Cody has been making..SO good!

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people." ~ Leo Burnett

How curious are you?

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A Non-verbal Episode

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 04:30:00 -0600

We considered a whole episode without speaking but we decided that wouldn't be the best way to celebrate today's national day! So we talk about not talking and about walking through hope. Literally walking through the word hope.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one that has opened for us." ~ Alexander Graham Bell

Have you mourned closed doors long enough?

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A Happily Caffeinated Day!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Today has to be Tim's favorite celebration day ever....coffee and music are on our topic list for the day!

Kev Crane on Spotify

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “If you’re not stubborn, you’ll give up on experiments too soon. And if you’re not flexible, you’ll pound your head against the wall and you won’t see a different solution to a problem you’re trying to solve.” ~ Jeff Bezos

Do you tend toward neither, toward one or the other, or are you a balance of both?

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Crushing it

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0600

It's Crush a Can Day! If you think that's a great way to get your frustrations out, you may be right, but we're really encouraging you to recycle. The number of aluminum cans we use daily is staggering. And what we do with them when the drink is gone really matters.

The good news story is for you if you struggle to get 10,000 steps in each day.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking.” ~ Steve Jobs

Whose life are you living?

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Let's Eat, Grandma!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Celebrating punctuation today that allows us to call family to dinner without resorting to cannibalism! And let's just add a few !!! because we can today!

Biden's recently stated goal of dramatically increasing the United States' use of solar power highlights the fact that as early generation solar panels are being decommissioned, we need to look for a better way to deal with the waste than simply throwing them away. There is some good news on this front, and we'll talk about that today, too.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “If you don't like the road you are walking on, start paving another one." ~ Dolly Parton

How do you feel about the road you're on? Do you need to change it?”

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Laughter & Tears

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Today's episode has perhaps the hardest segway ever on our show. We have to turn from the silliness of Tim's Safari Show and elephant facts to a story about 9/11. But it was worth it. Not only did we laugh really hard, but Tim may have shed a few tears as well.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “I want to be in the arena. I want to be brave with my life. And when we make the choice to dare greatly, we sign up to get our asses kicked. We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can’t have both. Not at the same time..” ~ Brene Brown

Are you in the arena?

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A Deathbed Gift Prompts an Inspiring Adventure

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Who doesn't like a warm bowl of Queso with their chips? We celebrate the cheesy goodness today while we talk about an 11-year old who's raised over $770,000 for charity (so far).

If you're interested in donating to Max's cause, you can do that on his JustGiving page.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot..” ~ Michael Altshuler

How good a pilot are you?

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Tim's Flabbergasted Today!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0600

I'm not sure I've ever typed out the word, "flabbergasted" before! But, that's what Tim said he was today after my loooong negative introduction to good news!

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Sometimes over things that I did, movies that didn't turn out very well - you go, 'Why did you do that?' But in the end, I can't regret them because I met amazing people. There was always something that was worth it.” ~ Robin Williams

How can you look at an experience that didn't go as planned and see good that came out of it?

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&&&&&&&&, Here We Go Again!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0600

From a wacky holiday all about connecting things to a car-charging road (what?!).

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “There are three classes of people: those who see, those who see when they are shown, those who do not see.” ~ Leonardo da Vinci

Well, Michelle totally blew it with this quote. How can you apply it to your life?

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A Match Made in Heaven!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 06 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Celebrating a holiday today that can bring together the coffee-lover aka Tim and the non-coffee-lover-but-likes-coffee-desserts person aka Michelle.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” ~ Arthur C. Clarke

Look at your world with wonder. What magic do you see?

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Tim Gets to Celebrate His Obsession

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0600

It's all about the Orange today...at least for Tim!

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.” ~ Edwin Elliott

Do you honestly believe this about yourself?

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Rhyming and Beach Wheels

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Can you use all of these words in a sentence? Orange, Month, Silver, Spirit, Chimney, Purple, Woman, Ninth

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try.” ~ Julio Beverly Sills

What is fear of failure stopping you from trying before you even begin?

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Flaming Sugar and a Truly Giving Heart

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Celebrating something that Tim really hates and a tear-jerking story about an Olympian track and field star.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “I always find beauty in things that are odd and imperfect, they are much more interesting.” ~ Marc Jacobs

How do you judge or value imperfections in life? In yourself?

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Rock, Paper, Scissors

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0600

We're sure you've all played this game, but may not know where it started. What if you made all your (non-critical) decisions using Rock, Paper, Scissors today? Inject a bit of fun in your day!

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “I never wake up in the morning and wonder why I am here. I wake up and wonder why I am not making HERE better.” ~ Jeffrey Fry

What's your outlook? Which of those questions are you more likely to ask yourself?

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Would You Rather Recycle Clothes or Whiskey?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Today's theme: recycling. There are some amazing things businesses can do to invest in sustainable manufacturing practices. But, there are also things that we can individually do, including celebrating today's holiday.

If you're interested in more information about fast or throwaway fashion, check out this NPR article as a place to start.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” ~ Jimi Hendrix

Which of these do you act out in the world? Do you share with others the love of power or the power of love? Cheesy maybe, but worth considering.

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Rolling, Rolling, Rolling...

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Michelle's suggestion for celebrating National Cuban Day? Make this Cuban Sandwich recipe for dinner tonight from Columbia Restaurant. You're welcome!

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “The silence in the morning holds lots of expectations and is more hopeful than the silence at night.” ~ Victoria Durnak

Are your mornings starting with hopeful expectancy?

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Lemonade & Kidneys

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Yep, it's hard to put lemonade and kidneys into one show, but we're versatile here at the Morning Moments Matter Show! But seriously, Lemonade Day is a great resource for any parent wanting to teach their children about entrepreneurship. Here's a link to the website for more info.

And the story about cross-cultural kidney donations is a powerful example of the ways that we can creatively step out in personal peacebuilding and reconciliation, whether between nations or family members.

“I threw away the anger and frustration and see only one thing. I see hope for peace and love. And if there will be more like us, there won’t be anything to fight over.” - Idit Harel Segal

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Don’t spend time beating on a wall, hoping to transform it into a door.” ~ Coco Chanel

Are those you ride with the kind of people that will stick around during the hard times?

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Michelle's Go-to Tex-Mex order & Brilliant Marketing

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Our backgrounds are in marketing, so when a feel-good marketing story pops up, I have to jump on it! Imagine if our efforts in promoting our businesses also naturally enhanced the wellbeing of our communities! How would life be different?

Oh. And fajitas. Because yum.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, you ought to set up a life you don’t need to escape from.” ~ Seth Godin

Are your thoughts about vacation driven by a healthy rhythm of renewal and refreshment...or by escapism?

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Are Dad Jokes Really Funny?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Celebrating today's holiday should be fun for everyone! Tim's practicing his joke-telling and we have a good news story about a genius 3-year old who wasn't supposed to be genius. At all.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” ~ Julio Alexi Genao

What opportunities could you look for today that would get you more interested in this new week?

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Southpaws & Strollers

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0600

We honor left-handed people today with a holiday and a bunch of statistics. Isn't that the way you'd like to be recognized? With a bunch of statistics?

Plus, a super cool class invents a way for a mobility-impaired father to carry his newborn son.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “If you set your goals ridiculously high and it’s a failure, you will fail above everyone else’s success.” ~ James Cameron

"Aim small, miss small." - Mark Baker (and quoted in The Patriot)

Are you aiming high enough? And specifically?

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Do Kids Need a National Day?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0600

Because kids want their fair share of holidays, today we highlight a day just for them. As well as a couple's amazing work to end homelessness in Springfield, MO.

For more info on the Housing First Movement, check out this article.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” ~ Henry Ford

Where in your life are you feeling resistance, like everything is against you? And how can you take encouragement from Ford's quote?

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A Somewhat Crappy Episode

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 04:30:00 -0600

It's Book Lover's day! A holiday Michelle can really get behind...and speaking of behind...this morning's good news story...

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Lots of people want to ride with you in the limo, but what you want is someone who will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

Are those you ride with the kind of people that will stick around during the hard times?

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Wiggle it!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Your toes, wiggle your toes today! I think this is Tim's favorite "holiday" ever. We talk about one of our favorite toys ever too, LEGO. If you want to check out a promo video for the recycled toys, check this out.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” ~ William James

What is your attitude in the midst of conflict? One that escalates? Or, one that resolves, enhancing the relationship despite the problem?

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Water + Fire + Bruce Lee = a Great Start to your Morning!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0600

We want you to sing Happy Birthday today (not to us) and the good news story is from the "amazing teenager" category.

Here's the Kickstarter campaign for the F.A.C.E. with a correction to the show, his goal was $5,000 and he ultimately was pledged over $15,000.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “If you always put a limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.” - Bruce Lee

What would you do if you truly had no limits? What would you try or what would you start?

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Ice, Ice, Baby...

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 04:00:00 -0600

Ice cream, ice skating, and a quote that has nothing whatsoever to do with ice.

Here's CBS's version of the story...I dare you to watch without getting teared up!

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” - Robert Louis Stevenson

What would it look like in your life to measure each day by the seeds you plant--by the investment instead of production?

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An UP-lifting and A-moo-sing Episode

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Sat, 31 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0600

Amazing facts and a-moo-sing info today. Just plain fun. I made Tim find some moo-tivational cow puns for you in case you're interested in sharing these in an elevator today. I'm not sure how motivational they arem but they are puns. When you're done groaning, check out the dance party video.

One of the problems, when you have invisible cows, is that they are herd but they are not seen.

The farmer who got attacked by a cow took him to court to milk him for all he was worth.

If you see a cow climbing to the top of a hill, then you know the cream is rising to the top.

If you come across a cow with no legs, consider it some real ground beef.

The reason Sally stopped telling cow puns was that she always butchered them.

The feeling you get when you think you have heard these cow puns before is known as deja-mooo.

The feel-good-story Dance Party Video

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out.” - Ray Bradbury

Where are you pouring yourself out? And what's being spilling out when you do?

If you want a bonus (and more fun takeaway) here are a few more options. Start your own dance party! If you're brave, recruit a few friends, create a trigger spot and share a dance party in a public place...like your office, your school, or a local park!

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A History Lesson & A Diabetes Breakthrough

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0600

Pop Smoke Coffee Company from Austin, TX recently introduced us to the Buffalo Soldiers through their charitable partnership with the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club this June. Today is National Buffalo Soldiers Day. For more info:

Buffalo Soldiers Museum

Buffalo Soldiers Monument

Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Austin, TX

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “When you get tired, learn to rest, not quit. ” ~ Banksy

If you're ready to quit something consider if maybe you just need a rest. Do you have a healthy rhythm of rest in your life?

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It's Monday, Are You All In?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0600

We're doubling up today! Two holidays, two quotes and a hairy good news story!

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. ” ~ Carol Burnett

Where in your life are you wanting to change, but not taking responsibility for making it happen?

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A Cold Treat and a Hot Fish

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0600

It's all about the food today as we celebrate one of our favorite desserts ice cream) and a nutritional supplement that is cuter and more unique than anything you've seen before!

To buy your very own Lucky Iron Fish, head over to luckyironfish.com

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world.” ~ E. B. White

Which impulse wins most often in your life? And is that the one you want to win?

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We're Going To the Dogs

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0600

Hot Dogs and Golden Retrievers are the dogs of the day today as we celebrate National Hot Dog Day and the work that Golden Retrievers (and other breeds) are doing to comfort the first responders and rescue and recovery teams in the Surfside condo tragedy.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world. Constantly color your picture gray, and your picture will always be bleak. Try adding some bright colors to the picture by including humor, and your picture begins to lighten up.” ~ Allen Klein

What crayon is in your hand today? Is it time for an attitude check? What attitude should you color your world with today? While you're at it...let humor guide you!

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A "Get Out of the Doghouse Free" Card

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0600

If you find yourself in trouble with your friends and family, today's your day!

Plus, edutainment at its best with California trivia and a good news story about renewable energy.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: "I have never been hurt by what I have not said.." ~ Calvin Coolidge

Be really intentional about how you speak today. If you're more likely to say too much...practice holding back. If you're more likely to not speak when you should, practice using your voice for good.

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Corn Fritters, Scholarships and Possibility

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0600

Today we question the difference between hush puppies and corn fritters and share a story about a remarkable college freshman. If you think you know the difference between the fritter and puppy, let us know below, we had to do some research to find out!

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the most wonderful things that will ever happen to us.” ~ Nicole Reed

Think about anything that's hard in your life right now and consider this potential might help you deal with it.

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Chaos, Kidneys, and Adventures

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0600

I'm not sure what your week has been like, but even though today is Pandemonium Day...we've been unintentionally celebrating all week! Did you know Pandemonium Day was a thing? I didn't! And I didn't know kidney swaps were either...actually, they aren't. They're really rare. But we have a good news story about one today!

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: "When you see someone putting on his Big Boots, you can be pretty sure that an Adventure is going to happen.” ~ Winnie the Pooh

When you wake up tomorrow morning and put your feet on the floor, think of your day as an adventure about to happen!

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Paper or Plastic? With a bit of John Lennon

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0600

Happy National Paper Bag Day! Listen in to hear Tim give some reasons we might want to celebrate and try to convince Michelle there could be times when a paper bag isn't disposable.

We all have a vague idea that plastic pollution is a problem, but Michelle shares some statistics that make the problem more real...and some good news about dealing with it.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup:

“When you do something beautiful and nobody noticed, do not be sad. For the sun every morning is a beautiful spectacle, and yet most of the audience still sleeps.” - John Lennon

Today's takeaway...do something beautiful in secret, not looking for recognition, thanks, or reward.

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A Cancer Breakthrough & 2nd Chances

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 06:30:00 -0600

We have another in a series of sweet holidays to celebrate, but also the opportunity to celebrate a breakthrough in cancer detection.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup:

“‎Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning... Anyone can start over and make a new ending.” - Chico Xavier

Where do you need a new ending? And what will you do about it?

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Chocolate & Trail Magic

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 07 Jul 2021 06:30:00 -0600

National Chocolate Day has to be the best excuse for a celebration ever! Enjoy the holiday! And look for ways to bring some "trail magic" to others on life's journey.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup:

“Attitude is a choice. Happiness is a choice. Optimism is a choice. Kindness is a choice. Giving is a choice. Respect is a choice. Whatever choice you make makes you. Choose wisely." -Roy T. Bennett

Think about the choices you're making today and practice intentionally choose an attitude you want more of in life.

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A Non-Health Food and a Cool Invention

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:30:00 -0600

Aside from the silliness with Graham Cracker day (and it is not a health food no matter what Mr. Graham claimed) today's episode is really important for anyone with mobility issues because we highlight a product that is a cool invention...but is way better than that because it's changing lives.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: "Awards become corroded. Friends gather no dust." ~ Jesse Owens

Find someone in your life that you appreciate and let them know what they mean to you!

If you're interested in the LifeGlider, you can find out more at mylifeglider.com (not an affiliate link)

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What Shuold You Celebrate Today? I Forgot...

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:30:00 -0600

A super-helpful day for anyone who has issues remembering important dates, you are going to want to take advantage of celebrating today.

A real feel-good story about a 16-year-old and storage units that almost made Tim cry.

And a quote today that is not as cheesy as it first seems.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup is a quote from Maya Angelou:

"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."

Your assignment to-go today is to follow Ms. Angelou's orders: try to be a rainbow in someone else's cloud.

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Vroom Vroom! And a Thunderbirds Hometown Hero

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Some travel and scheduling issues meant we were live again for this morning's episode and we'll be talking about something really racy (no, not that,, it's a clean show) and a water rescue.

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup is a quote from John Ruskin:

"A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money."

Your assignment today is to go into your encounters with others looking for a way to be kind or thoughtful.

To untangle "Vroom Vroom." We think Michelle was thinking about one of Mazda's slogans, "Zoom, Zoom, Zoom" and Vroom is also an online platform for selling cars...but if you adopt it as a way to greet each other on National Corvette Day, we're sure no one else will think you're confusing it with International Day of the Mazda (totally not a thing).

For more about the Corvette Tim mentioned.

If you're going to be near Bowling Green, KY and want to check out the Corvette Museum or if you want pictures of the sinkhole before they turned it into an exhibit.

An interview with Jonathan Bauer and his daughter. A few articles with images of the accident from the Washington Post and Good News Network.

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Can You Imagine A Completely Organic Building?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0600

Hey "Babe"! Thanks for checking in with us at the show today, we appreciate you! Michelle geeks out a bit about architecture and design, but all of us need to be more aware of our impact on the planet and these stories are about people doing remarkable, creative things. And that can be inspiring to all of us!

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: “Hey, I know it’s Monday. But it’s also a new day and a new week. And in that lies a new opportunity for something special to happen.” ~ Michael Ely

When we talk about the idea that our Morning moments matter because how we start the day is how we live the day. It's true of other "starting points" too. The start is really important because it can set the tone for everything that comes after.

As you go through your Monday, watch for something special to happen. It could be big or little but if you look for something special you're likely to find it. And even if you don't find anything, the attitude shift of watching for the magic is special in and of itself!

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And You Thought Earworms Were Just Annoying!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0600

If you thought an earworm is just an irritation, you need to listen! They're more useful (and inspiring) than you think!

☕️ Today's To-Go Cup: "Rise above the storm and you will find the sunshine." ~ Mario Fernández

If you have a storm in your life (or the next time you do...because one will certainly come), be on the lookout for the sunshine, those things of beauty or of growth within the storm.

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How Do You Do 1,500,000 Pushups?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0600

It's officially summer now and we hope you stay hydrated! Especially if you plan to set the Guinness World Record for pushups. Why would someone try to do that many pushups? I'm not sure there's a reason that could get me to do it, but we'll let you know why the new record holder made the effort.

I'm terrible at pushups. (Michelle here), but there's a competitive corner of my brain that thinks this is a cool idea. I'm going to go sit in the sun with some ice water and ignore that idea.

Mentioned in the episode: Tunnel to Towers Foundation

Today's To Go Cup: "To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." - Audrey Hepburn

What are you believing about the future? What are you investing in?

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A Few Changes - What's Coming Next

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0600

There rare a few changes coming for the show and we'll let you know what's up and why...

Today's To-Go Cup:

"I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." - J. B. Priestly

How would your life change if you entered each day looking for the magic? Understanding that this is a fresh start?

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Is There An App For That? (Habit Forming)

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:15:00 -0600

There's an app for everything you can think of and a lot that help us track habits. Can you form a habit by tracking? We often think so, but Tim & Michelle talk about this myth and what tracking is good for and not good for.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway Question: Ask yourself what busting this myth means about you and your habit-forming attempts.

Bonus Takeaway: If you're tracking your behaviors, begin to notice why. Are you using that as a strategy to form the habit or as a way to understand what you're actually doing?

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True or False: If My Reward Is Good, I’ll Stick to My Habit!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0600

Today we're talking about how rewards relate to habits. If you've ever tried to form a habit with a juicy reward...and failed...this one's for you!

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway Question: Ask yourself what busting this myth means about you and your habit-forming attempts.

Bonus Takeaway: Begin to notice the movements you make when you celebrate success or something good happening.

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Are You Doing It Right?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 10:00:00 -0600

We're back at busting myths about habit-forming and today we have one that probably applies to a lot more than habits. Is there one right way to do it?

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway Question: Ask yourself what busting this myth means about you and your habit-forming attempts.

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True or False: More Info = New Habit

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Awareness is the first step to behavior change, but we can't stop there. Know more, do more won't result in change without the "do" part.

We're busting myths about habits in this series and today's myth is about information. Awareness and education are valuable, but they don't actually change our behavior.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway Question: Ask yourself what busting this myth means about you and your habit-forming attempts.

Bonus Question: Do you ever see this tendency in your own life? The "I can educate myself into life change" behavior?

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There's Only One Right Way...

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 09:45:00 -0600

We're in a series where we're busting myths about habits and today's myth is about responding when forming a habit doesn't go well. We often act like there's only one way to do something and if that doesn't work, we not only believe we can't do it, but we make judgments about ourselves based on that result.

There's another way to approach habit-forming (and life) and we talk about it this morning.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway Question: Ask yourself what busting this myth means about you and your habit-forming attempts.

Bonus Question: Are there any changes you tried to make, quit, and then used that as a basis to make a judgment about yourself?

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Doesn't it Take Willpower to Form Habits?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 09:15:00 -0600

We're busting another myth about habits and today we're tackling the try-harder tendency we all have when we think about behavior change.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway Question: Ask yourself what busting this myth means about you and your habit-forming attempts.

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Habit Myth Busting Series: How Long Does it REALLY take to Form a Habit?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Hint. It's not 21 days.

Tim and I break down where this myth came from, what the studies show is really true about how long it takes to form a habit, and why this is good news.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway Question: Ask yourself what busting this myth means about you and your habit-forming attempts.

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Let's Workshop Michelle's Morning Routine

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 28 May 2021 11:30:00 -0600

Our morning routines need a review and some changes, so we thought we'd do that live so you can follow along. This morning we're talking through Michelle's routines.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway Question: Ask yourself how well your morning routine is working for you? What might need adjusting?

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Let's Workshop Tim's Morning Routine

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 26 May 2021 09:15:00 -0600

Our morning routines need a review and some changes, so we thought we'd do that live so you can follow along. This morning we're talking through Tim's routines.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway Question: Ask yourself how well your morning routine is working for you? What might need adjusting?

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What Should Be Part of a Morning Routine?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 24 May 2021 09:15:00 -0600

Maybe when we say "morning routine," you think of yoga, meditation, and journaling. Maybe you think of brushing your teeth and washing your face. You're both right! Is there a perfect morning routine? We're talking about that this morning and listing things that could be a part of a morning routine.

Today’s To Go Cup Takeaway Question

What is one thing you’d like more of in your life and how could a morning routine support that?

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Michelle's Annoyed about a Morning Routine Ad

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 21 May 2021 11:00:00 -0600

I (Michelle) don't get mad easily and I don't rant often. But, this particular advertisement set me off in several different ways. Since I'm not a practiced ranter-and 7 AM isn't a high-energy time for me-it may not sound like much of a rant. But, we talk about this ad and why we think it's harmful.

For those who listen to the bonus green room chatter at the end of the episode...we should explain Tim's "rant alert" jingle. It's from a particularly irritating Wendy's commercial we hear constantly during hockey games. I guess it's an all-about ads episode!

Today’s To Go Cup Takeaway Question

Do you have any stereotypes about morning routines?

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Who's in Charge of Your Mind?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 19 May 2021 09:45:00 -0600

We announce the theme for the Jun Morning Moments Matter Box today and talk about the thing between our ears that often feels like, as Michelle says, "a room full of preschoolers high on sugar."

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway Question: How in charge are you of what goes on in your mind?

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Want To Be Happier?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 17 May 2021 09:45:00 -0600

Today we're discussing three suggestions from Michelle Wax of the American Happiness Documentary. And about Tim's daily ritual of trying to fly. Really.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway: Try one of the suggestions from the article. Take stock of what makes you happy and what doesn't, create a "words to live by" list, or start your morning with an intentional attitude.

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Why Are Habits Worth Talking About?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 14 May 2021 10:10:00 -0600

We've been talking about habits for a few episodes and we thought maybe we should back up and have a conversation about what habits are and why they're important. And we found it necessary to argue about something we don't even disagree about!

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway Question: Do you think about habits as a tool you can use? Do you think about habit-forming as a learnable skill?

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Habits That Give More Than You Ask

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 12 May 2021 09:40:00 -0600

All habits aren't equal. Cornerstone or keystone habits are routines that create a domino effect in your life. Their impact goes beyond the confines of the specific habit you're forming. In today's episode we talk through some positive and negative cornerstone habits and discuss why they're important.

Today’s To Go Cup Takeaway Question: What is one good or bad habit that you have that influences a lot of other things in your life? What is a cornerstone habit in your life?

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Tiny Habits = Big Results

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 10 May 2021 09:30:00 -0600

We think it's all about "go big or go home" but micro habits are a really powerful way to design our behavior to align with what we want to do in life.

Today’s To Go Cup Takeaway Question: Is there something in your life you want to do but are struggling with? How could you make it really small and easy? What no-brainer step could you take to begin to form the habit? This isn't the only step to forming the habit, but practicing how to downsize behaviors is a great first step.

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Celebration: What Is It Eactly?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 07 May 2021 09:30:00 -0600

When we hear the term celebration, we usually think of holidays and birthday parties, but it's SO much more than that. Tim and I talk through a definition and a slew of examples...all while being interrupted by our pup.

To explain--because I just left the whole dog episode in the audio--We have a rescue boxer that I've never been able to cure of stealing food from tables. We heard a sound in the other room that sounded like Wy dropping to the floor after putting his paws on the table.

It wasn't him.

But, in retribution for our public accusation, he decided he needed to go outside RIGHT NOW (he probably did), and proceeded to give us his pre-bark whine leading to a mini howl. He occasionally does this when he's stretching in the morning right after getting up. He never, ever does this during the day. Until, apparently, he realizes we've slandered his character on a livestream.4

What sounds like us playing drums on the mic is actually his bounding around the room in joy at being let back into the house. May we all celebrate the little things as exuberantly as Wylie!

I just left it in the recording. Welcome to our world!

:) We love dogs (that was serious).

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Make your own list of all the ways you celebrate and the ways you see others celebrating to expand your celebration options.

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The Power of Celebration

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 05 May 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Celebration affects our bodies and minds in so many more ways than we're aware of and we finish the conversation today about why it's important and the effects it has on us.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Choose a success or good feeling and share it with a friend who would love to celebrate with you.

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Why Does Celebration Matter?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 03 May 2021 09:30:00 -0600

We kick off a series of episodes on the topic of celebration by talking about a few reasons that celebration matters in our lives, what it does for us.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Notice the elements of celebration in your lives, the way people in your family, social circle, and culture use celebration.

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Committing to the Process

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0600

Last episode's story from Will Smith prompted us to spend some time talking about why the process is so important in reaching goals.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway Question: Is there something in your life that you’re struggling to achieve that you need to commit to the process?

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Brick by Brick

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 11:15:00 -0600

Never underestimate the power of small consistent action. We talk about Will Smith's brick wall story and what we can learn from it.

Today’s To Go Cup Takeaway: We have two questions for you to ask yourself today.

What is that thing in your life that seems too big, too daunting, too overwhelming? Is there a brick wall that you want or need to build in your life?
How can you build it brick by brick?

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When Your Routine Breaks

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Michelle's morning routine has hit a roadblock, it broke down. When things break, in our culture, we tend to throw them away and make judgments about the broken item and also ourselves. What if, instead, we just noticed that a change is needed and make an adjustment. Today we're talking about that process.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway Question: Think about a time you’ve tried to make a change in your life and consider what happened when it didn’t work quite right. When it broke down, what did you do?

Are there routines in your life that are broken and just need to be adjusted? Or, have you thrown them away and made judgments?

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There's More Than One Way to Make Coffee. Adjust, Don't Quit!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 09:15:00 -0600

Today we talk about Tim's attempt to start journaling and we dig into his motivation and his method. What he's been trying hasn't worked and it was creating a narrative that there was something wrong with him. And that's a trap we all fall into. But, it's not helpful and not true.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway Question: Is there something that you’ve really wanted to do that you’ve let the idea of what you think it should be kill what it could be?

Is there something that you needed to adjust but you quit instead?

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Climbing Out of Uncertainty - Tim's Morning Routine Story

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 21 Apr 2021 11:30:00 -0600

Tim's morning routine journey started a year ago when the pandemic upended all of his routines by eliminating his job. Today he describes how his morning routine was a reflection of his mental state and how he used it to help him climb out of uncertainty.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: What's been your experience with your morning routines? Do you have routines that serve you well? Or not?

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10 Compelling Reasons You Need an Intentional Morning Routine

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 11:45:00 -0600

We ALL have a morning routine, it's just that some people create intentional routines and others don't. We're giving you ten reasons in this episode to begin to use your morning intentionally.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Do you have an intentional morning routine? If no, which of these ten reasons are most compelling for you?

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10 Ways to Fight Immediate Gratification

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0600

We all live in the tension between choosing what feels good now and what will feel better later. Here are ten ways you can help yourself choose more wisely.

“Be careful not to compromise what you want most for what you want now”. - Zig Ziglar

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Where do you see yourself in this Zig Ziglar quote? What are you compromising in the choices you're making? CHoose one of the ten things we talked about today and try it!

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Complaining As A Helpful Warning

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:00:00 -0600

We talk about the types of complaining and how they affect us, but mostly we focus on the idea that when we find ourselves complaining chronically, we can use it as a trigger to help us see areas of our life where we need to change circumstances or our own attitude.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Notice when you complain and what you complain about. If you find yourself complaining chronically about something, use that as a trigger to ask the question, "Is this something I can control? Do I need to take responsibility for changing the issue or changing my attitude?

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Do You Routinely Forget Where You Left Your Keys?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 09:30:00 -0600

We talk about the decision-making process and how important our working (or short-term) memory is in that process and what we can do to increase our capacity.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Notice your decision-making process today and when your choices and being made intentionally or unintentionally.

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Your Own Mind Is Stealing Your Opportunities!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 16:30:00 -0600

It's true, we're often our own worst enemy. We talk today about how the stories we tell ourselves about who we are dramatically affect our choices.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Being to notice the stories you tell yourself about who you are and aren't and challenge those stories. A close friend or therapist is often a big help in this process.

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Audacious Choices

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 11:45:00 -0600

In a conversation prompted by a conversation in the Morning Moments Clubhouse room, we talk about making audacious choices, dreaming big, and what holds us back.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway: What audacious choice are you drawn to making today? And if you're struggling with that, what story in your mind is holding you back?

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Proactive vs. Reactive

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 05 Apr 2021 12:45:00 -0600

We will need to make reactive choices in life, but if we live in that place, we'll be handing over control of our life to circumstances and our own whims. We talk about the differences between the two today.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Ask yourself, "Are you living more proactively or reactively?" Consider what is driving your choices: External circumstances or internal intentions? Notice when you’re being proactive and reactive today.

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So Many Choices!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Going forward we're shifting our publishing cycle to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings and we'll be tying our conversations to the monthly Morning Moments Matter Box topic.

For April that topic is: "I Choose" and we'll be exploring all things decisions and choices.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Begin to notice (not judge) the decisions you make throughout your day.

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We've Got Ignition and Lift Off...Now What?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

After starting something, launching something, or participating in an event personally or professionally, it's really easy just to move on to the next thing. But, it's so helpful to spend some time reviewing what you've learned from the experience.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: We'd love your help in our process, let us know if there's anything you especially like or don't like about the show. What would you like to see more or less of. What feedback do you have for us. Let us know on social media, via DM or email us at hello@connectovercoffee.net

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Pitfalls & Tips For A Gratitude Practice

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Things that trip you up and things to help you be successful in forming a gratitude practice that works for YOU!

Today's To-G0 Cup Takeaway: Have you ever fallen into any of these traps before? If so, how can you keep yourself from those pitfalls in the future?

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When Gratitude Is Toxic

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 09:35:00 -0600

If you think that gratitude is all unicorns and rainbows, you've missed the point. Neither is it faking your feelings and ignoring real pain nor is it comparison-based. Gratitude starts with honesty.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Think about your relationship with gratitude and if you've fallen into any of the traps we've mentioned.

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Gratitude Practice Ideas (Part 2)

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 09:40:00 -0600

We talk about six easy ways you can incorporate gratitude into your life in this second of a two-part series.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Try one of these six ideas out today!

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Gratitude Practice Ideas (Part 1)

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:35:00 -0600

We talk about six easy ways you can incorporate gratitude into your life in this first of a two-part series.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Try one of these six ideas out today!

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There Are Two Pandemics Happening

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 09:10:00 -0600

While we have a physical pandemic happening, we also have a mental health pandemic and the mental health one isn't getting nearly as much press.

Today's T-G- Cup Takeaway: Notice how you’re doing. Notice how those around you are doing. Be available to listen and if you or someone you know needs help Get it.

The National Suicide hotline number is: 800-273-8255 or there is online chat available here as well.

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Where Are You on the Ladder?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Tim tells his coffee ladder experience and how that relates to life.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway: Consider how you'd describe your place on the Level-up Life Ladder.

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What Gratitude Can Do

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

We're busting some myths again today! The third part of our Morning Moments Matter process is gratitude. Gratitude is a powerful tool...if you do it right and if you don't fall into believing the myths.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway: Choose one thing to be grateful for today and then list 5 reasons you're grateful for it.

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Take Care of Your Brain!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 17 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

The second step in our "filling-your-cup" Morning Moments Matter process is engaging your mind. Let's talk about how and why we do it.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway: Choose one way you can give yourself a dose of mental stimulation each day. Maybe it's a curiosity practice, learning a new skill, or reading a thought-provoking article.

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The Power of a Few Deep Breaths

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

How you can use a few deep breaths to kick off better health. We include deep breathing as part of our Morning Moments Matter SparkBook micro-habit and we want to share all the amazing reasons why.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Spend a few moments taking a few deep breaths. It only takes a moment...

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You Can't Pour From an Empty Cup

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Michelle shares a story of "why" we're doing what we're doing and we talk about intentionally filling your cup.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Do you have a daily rhythm of filling your cup?

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Yeah, We Talked About Skipping This Episode

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Some days are harder than others to keep your commitments. Not only will you feel like skipping some days, but there are also some days you genuinely have reasons to not meet a commitment. Both will happen and recognizing the difference leads to long-term health.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: If you've pushed pause for too long in your life for something, reengage with your "why," your reason for your committment. And begin a practice of self awareness.

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Using the Power of "Outside Force"

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

We sometimes need to employ an outside force to get something done you're struggling to do.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: What have you been struggling to get done that you could find an outside force to help you complete at a minimum viable version?

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Morning Routine Myths (Busted!)

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Ever had thoughts like this? A morning routine is too hard. I don't want to do what the morning guru stuff-meditation or visualization, all those weird "ation's". And I can't get up that early! Well, we're going to bust those myths this morning.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Decide whether or not your morning routine needs an upgrade.

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Michelle's Side of the Story (Morning Routines)

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Want to be more productive, get your most important things done, and have more energy and focus? Who would say no to that?! Here's how Michelle did it...

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Head to our Facebook page and drop a gif under this episode showing your morning routine!

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Why Have an Intentional Morning Routine (Tim's Story)

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

What an intentional morning routine has done for Tim's day.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Simply ask yourself is your morning setting you up for the kind of day that you want to have?

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Encouragement Changes Things

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 09:35:00 -0600

It's crazy how a few well-timed, thoughtful words can change a person! Encouragement is a powerful tool and should be used more often!

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Send a text or call a friend just to let them know you're thinking about them.

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Personal Growth is Hard Work!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 09:35:00 -0600

Internal personal growth is hard work! There might not be visible signs on the outside, but change on the inside takes effort and you'll get tired. Expect it! And learn to live in a rhythm of growth that includes rest.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Get some rest! Whether that means a good night's sleep or 15 minutes with a trash novel, find a way to give your mind a break today.

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Words in Action Wednesday: Awakening Wonder

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

We talk about a quote by Stephen Pressfield that gives some love to children, madmen, and geniuses.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Slow down an action today and notice your surroundings from a new perspective. Chew slowly and savor the tastes and feelings. Take an exceptionally slow walk in your home or yard, one step a minute, and push through the uncomfortableness to notice and wonder at small details.

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Showing Up for Your Life

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

I don't even know how to describe this episode. Grit. Showing up. Michelle almost makes Tim cry. And sort of soapboxes.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: How all in are you in your own life? Think through all the parts of your life. How full out are you playing? Or are you holding back? Count the cost. Are you willing to choose to play all in?

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Keep Showing Up With Messy Action

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:30:00 -0600

We talk about a ridiculously messy Facebook Live we did yesterday and why we left it up with no edits.

Today's To Go Cup Takeaway: Plan and execute a get-lost experience, whether it's a 30-minute drive somewhere you've never been or a new way to go home.

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Don't Let Fear Stop You (Life's Too Short For Bad Coffee, take 2)

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 26 Feb 2021 09:15:00 -0600

Life's Too Short For Bad Coffee! We can't let fear stop us from stepping into the people we were meant to be. Michelle shares a huge win she had lat night...fear of public speaking anyone?

Today's To-go Cup Takeaway: Do something a little bit scary today. Something just barely outside your comfort zone. When you're done, notice your reaction and how you feel on the other side of it.

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Life's Too Short For Bad Coffee (Take 1)

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:40:00 -0600

If you're going to drink the coffee, make it good coffee. If you're going to live life, make it a good life.

Today's To-go Cup Takeaway: Spend a few moments thinking about your mornings, the part before you begin whatever the main thing in your day is. Is it serving you well? How are you showing up for your day? Energized, calm, and empowered? Or rushed, stressed, and exhausted?

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Will You Feel Like This?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0600

This morning we're talking about a particular kind of feeling...an indigo moment. We'll explain what that is and talk about "umami" as well. Lots of new words today!

Today's To-go Cup Takeaway:

Do a little self-evaluation. Find a quiet moment In your day and set your phone aside Think about this. If you were to look back today on the life you’ve lived up to this point...would you experience an indigo moment? Or do you need to make some changes in order to live a life with no regrets?

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What Does Watching a Sunset Mean?

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Tim and Michelle share a misunderstanding about what it means to watch a sunset and how it turned into a transformational moment for Tim.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Watch a sunset from start to finish. If that's too much, start smaller, with 15 minutes. It won't be easy, but there are so many benefits!

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Life Lessons From WandVision

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 09:40:00 -0600

We've been having so much fun watching Marvel's Disney+ series, WandaVision, and trying to unravel all of its mysteries and references that we wanted to bring some thoughts about it to you.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Do a little reflecting on these two question:

Are you living behind any masks that you want to take off (not talking about the pandemic masks, we mean hiding behind a fake image.)?
Has trying to control your whole world become exhausting?

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Gratitude In Hard Times

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -0600

Hey friends! As you will see if you listen all the way to the end (blooper alert), Michelle forgot to hit record, so we're using the audio from the Facebook live...which is terrible. Sorry!

Yesterday Tim shared his experience of gratitude and today we have a story from Michelle's perspective about how a practice of gratitude can help in difficult seasons of life.

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Intentionally find a small thing to be grateful for today, no matter what your current life circumstances.

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Gratitude From Tim's Perspective

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:00:00 -0600

Yesterday we shared a science perspective on gratitude, today we get a little more personal as Tim shares about his experience with a consistent gratitude practice (even though it's only a minute or two a day).

Today's To-Go Cup Takeaway: Participate in today's prompt with us. Spend a few moments thinking about what outside thing you're grateful for today.

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Not Just for Turkey Day

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -0600

If there was a free practice that could change your life, your health, your happiness, and your relationships in minutes a day, would you do it? Well, there is, and you should!

To-Go Cup Takeaway: Participate with us in our gratitude prompt today. Think about what pet you're grateful for and why. Feel free to head over to Connect Over Coffee's Facebook page and share your gratitude and/or a picture in the comments of today's live. (Feb 17, 2021) or just to think about it on your own.

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A Non-Physical Muscle You Should Work Out Every Day

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -0600

You have opportunities to build and stretch this non-physical muscle every day and doing so can make a massive change in your life...but we often disrespect those small daily actions that compound over time and prepare you when you need it.

Quotes mentioned today:

"Brave Growth and Comfort can't ride on the same horse." - Tim Hill

Your to-go cup takeaway: Do one SMALL brave thing today that is barely on the edge of outside your comfort zone. One small thing.

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Tim's Gorge of Eternal Peril

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:30:00 -0600

Tim had "a moment" this weekend and we want to talk about it with you. We talk about what it means to level up in life.

Quotes mentioned today:

Too many Monty Python quotes to mention!

"If it is to be, it is up to me." - William Johnsen

Your to-go cup takeaway: If you have a personal level-up that you're facing, we want to encourage you to face those internal monsters and battle it out. Find a person to talk you through the fears that come up, because the battles we fight are mostly internal. Who is that person for you?

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Inertia Applies to More than Physics

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Fri, 12 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -0600

We're talking about how a physics concept applies to more than physics. I promise it will be more fun than your 6th-grade science class...

Quotes mentioned today:

"Comfort is the enemy of achievement." - Farrah Gray

"So many fail because they don’t get started. They just don’t go. They don’t overcome inertia. They don’t begin.” Ben Stein

Your to-go cup takeaway: Think about your most effective personal inside-outside force. What best gets you past inertia?

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Time is Precious

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:30:00 -0600

We get a little more serious today. We want to share a few stories about how valuable time is and why that should make a difference in our lives. Tim talks about the death of his mother and how that changed his outlook and Michelle tells how her best friend's cancer diagnosis changed how she approaches her life. Our goal isn't to tell the stories as much as it is to provide a pattern disrupt for you, to remind you that our time here is limited and precious.

The to-go cup takeaway: Ask yourself today if you’re living the life you want to live...if you’d make decisions differently if you knew you only had two years left. If that has an impact on you, we'd love to know about it. Send us an email at either tim or michelle@connectovercoffee.net. We'd love to hear what changes you want to make in life to make your moments count.

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Start Messy

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:15:00 -0600

Well...one thing we can say for sure today. It was messy. Don't talk about doing things messy if you're not prepared for it to be...messy! And that's what we talk about today, why to start messy in both business and life.

Today's "to-go cup takeaway": If there's something you've been over-preparing for or procrastinating because you don't feel ready...start messy.

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They Can't All Be Winners!

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 09:30:00 -0600

We're discussing one of Tim's common phrases today and why Michelle thinks it's a good approach to life.

Today's go-cup takeaway...begin taking small chances in life to practice your brave muscle and notice how you react when things don't go as planned. Do you let micro-failures stop you or do you say, "They can't all be winners!" and try again?

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One Day in a Row

Tim and MIchelle Hill — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:15:00 -0600

We're talking about Michelle's habit of declaring, "One day in a row!" after starting a new adventure or habit. When she said to Tim on Friday, he looked at her as if she was crazy. So, we're talking about why it's meaningful and what it means for you.

Two assignments this morning, and if you'd like to participate, head over to the COnnect Over Coffee Facebook page and find the livestream episode titled "One Day in a Row" in the Morning Moments Matter video playlist.

Choose one very small baby step (that you can do today) that will move you in the direction of living the life you want and let us know what it is in the comments.
When you've done it, return to your comment and reply, "One day in a row!" so we can celebrate with you.

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Get In the Game!

Tim & MIchelle Hill — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 14:30:00 -0600

On this introduction to the Morning Moments Matter Show, Tim and Michelle discuss quotes by James Clear and Wayne Gretsky.

"It took me...

200+ articles before I got a book deal.

250+ articles before I got major media coverage.

100+ interviews before my book hit the bestseller list.

You need a lot of shots on goal. Not everything will work, but some of it will.

Keep shooting." -James Clear

and

"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." - Wayne Gretsky

And talk a bit about the PRE-shooting that needs to happen.

Welcome to the Morning Moments Matter podcast, a Connect Over Coffee Production. We live stream the show on our Connect Over Coffee Facebook page at 7 AM Central each weekday morning and record it for this podcast.

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