11. Stress Less Soul Care Series: Live a More Peaceful, Beautiful Life (Guest: Kathi Lipp)

05/13/20 • 29 min

Coffee Break For Your Soul with Bonnie Gray

Bonnie kicks off a new soul care series to help you stress less + take small steps to live a more peaceful and beautiful life as God's beloved. Bonnie shares how how + why your body reacts to stress, and how you can use moments of stress to let God love you and do something loving/nurturing for yourself, instead being hard on yourself.

Podcast Guest: Kathi Lipp, author of Ready for Anything shares how to trust God one step a time to be prepared for times of crisis.
Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: I share the benefits of journaling 10 minutes a day and how it restores calm to your soul.
Links + Resources from This Episode:

Research shows journaling for just 10 minutes increases happiness.
* For links to this study & more, sign up for Bonnie's Newsletter here.

Book Giveaway! Win a copy of Kathi Lipp's book Ready for Anything: Preparing Your Heart and Home for Any Crisis. Enter giveaway here.
PreOrder Free Resources: Cooking in Crisis Meal Plan, 5-day Family Curriculum, Kickstart to Clutter Free-eCourse. Go here.
Grab a copy of Bonnie’s book Whispers of Rest for more encouragement.

Find Bonnie on {Instagram}, {Facebook} at @thebonniegray & {thebonniegray.com}

Research shows journaling for just 10 minutes increases happiness.
* For links to this study & more, sign up for Bonnie's Newsletter here.

Find Bonnie on {Instagram}, {Facebook} at @thebonniegray & {thebonniegray.com}

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10. Letting Go of Control (Guest: Jennifer Dukes Lee)

Do you ever say, "I'm fine," but your body says, "I'm stressed!"? We all want to feel our best, at peace, but do you find you're busy, gripped by stress? Give yourself permission to invest in your heart by letting go of what God never meant you to carry. Grab a cup of coffee as I chat with my friend Jennifer Dukes Lee, author of "It's All Under Control", about the importance of learning how to breathe again, in our heart and our schedules. TOIPCS I talk about with guest: Jennifer Dukes Lee: ✨ Getting off the battlefield of busy to feel your feelings & shed insecurities ✨ How to break overthinking about worries & be more present ✨ Letting go of what stresses you out & hanging onto what helps you shine ✨ Learn the freeing practice of: Do, Delegate, Dismiss to de-stress ✨What is the “Exhale of God” - and how it helps us to feel peace! 🌻Scientific Research on the calming effects of breathing, taking breaks, photography and sharing what stresses you. + more This podcast is inspired by the encouragement in my bestselling book "Whispers of Rest" and Jennifer Duke Lee's book "It's All Under Control". Get a copy and find your spark again!

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12. Lift the Burden of Anxiety and Busy (Guest: Holley Gerth)

We experience anxiety because life gets stressful, but we can create space to let God touch us and refill us, so we can feel His peace. Having space for you to be you is important to God and to your wellbeing.

Podcast Guest: Holley Gerth, author of Cheering You On: 50 Reasons Why Anything is Possible with God shares how words can transform us and empower us in our times of anxiety. "God gets to tell me who I am, not any struggle that I go through in life."

Scripture: “Come to me all who are weary and burdened...I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28
Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: Take a 10-minute walk. Learn the benefits of a walk in nature.

Links + Resources from This Episode:

Scientists discover the best way to boost your mood is a 10-minute walk in nature.
- For links to this study & more, sign up for Bonnie’s Newsletter.

Book Giveaway: Win a copy of Holley's new book, Be Courageous: Write in a Way That Scares You a Little. . Enter giveaway here.

Holley's Writing Course: Be a Kick-Butt Writer by Friday. Learn more here.
Grab a copy of Bonnie’s book Whispers of Rest for more encouragement.

Find Bonnie on {Instagram}, {Facebook} at @thebonniegray & {thebonniegray.com}