Do you ever give up on yourself or your projects and new ideas when you feel interrupted by stress? Bonnie talks about how you can get re-energized so you don’t get sidetracked by stress or disrupted by emails, social media or discouragement. You’ll learn how something as simple as doing your second best could be your most powerful act of faith. Be empowered with a promise from God that will keep you going to take prioritize what’s meaningful to you and turn your discouragement into encouragement.

Scripture: “He who has began a good work in you will carry it into completion.” - Philippians 1:6

Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: What kind of interruption is good for mental health and what kind of interruption is draining your mental health. Power of a Warm Meal, and Benefits of Sharing Comfort.

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We all have an inner critic. It’s part of being human to hear negative self-talk pop up as self-preservation from past hurts or fears, but it’s toxic when it drains our energy and damages our confidence.

In this episode, Bonnie talks about how you can turn down the volume of negative self-talk and re-wire your brain and heart to break free to hear God’s loving words of affirmation and combat stress by bringing more wellness into your day.

You’ll learn to step over the inner critic and break free to start new projects or simply take better care of yourself. Be empowered with a promise from God to throw off labels you’ve been given so you can break free from worry and do what brings you purpose.

Scripture: “You shall no longer be called forsaken, but you will be named my Delight, for the Lord delights in you.” Isaiah 62:4-5

Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Power of God-Affirmations and The Benefit of Simple Steps to Spark Change
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While everyone overthinks about people, problems, and decisions once in a while, some of us are plagued with a constant stream of worries, second-guessing ourselves, and what-ifs all the time. Bonnie talks about how to replace images of worries and worst-case scenarios with God’s images of goodness for you.

You’ll learn how to stop the flood of worries and refocus your mind and emotions by applying the mental health benefits of learning, to redirect your brain to positive pathways to where God’s leading you to choose joy. Be empowered with a promise from God to remind you there is no expiration date to God’s work of masterpiece in you.

Scripture: “Yet you Lord are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.” Isaiah 64:8

Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The Mental Health Benefits of Learning a New Skill
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Do you carry the burden of regrets, but want to move forward with joy and be free of negative emotions like discouragement or sorrow? Bonnie talks about two kinds of regret – the action path and the inaction path, so you can learn how to move past them.

You’ll learn a practical way to let go of carrying fear, so you can make room for what gives you joy. Be empowered with a promise from God that frees you from fear and be more daring in your choices to do new things and pursue your ideas.

Scripture: “You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head.” Psalm 139:5

Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: Neuroplasticity and The Power of Small Changes

LINKS & RESOURCES:

• Join Bonnie’s Summer Book Club for Sweet Like Jasmine, 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist + Free Writer’s Publishing Seminar at https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

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• Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul.

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Do you feel like you’re just going through the motions, feeling stuck in a rut? It’s normal when you’re under stress to lack motivation. But, we don’t have to stay stuck! We can do things that help break the negative cycles and feel more inspired to do what brings us joy.

In this episode, Bonnie talks about one important factor of wellness that will help you feel encouraged, and focus on the ideas God has planted in your heart to choose joy.

You’ll learn a powerful principle to help you draw closer to Jesus to boost motivation and experience joy in practical ways and not just as head knowledge.


Scripture:
- “More than that, I count all things to be loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord.” Philippians 3:8
- "Rejoice in the Lord always.” Phil 3:1

Soul Care Tip: The power of change in scenery to boost your wellbeing and mood, the power of novelty to release happy hormones

LINKS & RESOURCES:
• Subscribe to Bonnie’s YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBonnieGray

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• Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Rest-Days-Gods-Revitalize/dp/1455598208


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We all want to feel joy, but how can you choose joy, if you’re too stressed to know how? Why is choosing joy so difficult and how can we overcome the resistance to choosing joy? Bonnie shares her soul care tips on choosing joy, even when you’re not in the mood. She also shares how to encourage others to join you to choose joy in a positive way, that doesn’t guilt others or pressure them. You’ll learn practical ways to stop ruminating thoughts from keeping you from choosing joy with Jesus!

Scripture: “I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete” - John 15:11

Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: The “Environment” criteria for Joy Index Project, Color Therapy of Yellow, Power of Engaging 5 Senses.

LINKS & RESOURCES:

- Join Bonnie’s Summer Book Club for Sweet Like Jasmine, 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist + Free Writer’s Publishing Seminar at https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

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- Get Bonnie’s FREE Stress Less Devotional! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

- Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Rest-Days-Gods-Revitalize/dp/1455598208/

FOLLOW BONNIE:
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What do you do when things don’t turn out the way you hoped they would – even when you tried so hard to plan things right? Bonnie shares her soul care tips on turning that disappointing moment and the stress into an opportunity to stop and exhale disappointment and expectations – and inhale calm and God’s peace. You’ll learn practical ways to get through a hard week when plans fail to line up, so you can get unstuck and move forward.

Scripture: ”Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.” Isaiah 46:4

Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: Lower you anxiety and stress by making new plans so you can experience anticipatory joy.


LINKS & RESOURCES:

Join Bonnie’s Summer Book Club for Sweet Like Jasmine, 2022 Christian Book Award Finalist + Free Writer’s Publishing Seminar at https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

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Grab a copy of Bonnie’s Book: Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul: https://www.amazon.com/Whispers-Rest-Days-Gods-Revitalize/dp/1455598208/

FOLLOW BONNIE:
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Do you struggle with relational stress? Bonnie shares her soul-care thoughts on the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial. When you find it hard to shake hurtful words that overtake your heart, learn to release the stress of hurtful words to God. Don’t put your heart to the side. Exhale that stress to Jesus. Bonnie shows you how to restore peace and calm with God’s promises. Your emotional wellness is important to God.

Scripture: “You are my shelter and my shield; I put my hope in your word.” Psalm 119:114
Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: Simply Looking at Trees Reduces Stress Levels

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Bonnie is back with new episodes starting today!

When your brain is exhausted, it becomes harder to think, reason, and focus. Stress negatively affects our well-being and when we carry stress over time and are inundated with the deluge of information, we can experience mental fatigue. Learn how to lower the effects of chronic stress and brain fog, which is also listed as a symptom of covid, and how to break strolling addiction.

Scripture: “My presence will go with you and I will give you rest.” - Exodus 33:14

Soul Care Tip & Scientific Research: Power of Microbreaks, Staying Hydrated and Stopping Mindless Stress Scrolling

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Bonnie is taking a break for just a little while longer, but while she is gone, we wanted to take the opportunity to introduce you to a new show in the LifeAudio network: Get Your Brave On, hosted by Amanda Carroll.

Amanda adopted the phrase "Get Your Brave On" ten years ago when she became a single mother of 3. Her podcast is dedicated to helping you live strong and courageously no matter what life throws at you.

In today’s episode, Amanda talks with Hillsong Worship’s Brooke Ligertwood (littertwood) about taking drastic action to get un-stuck in life.

Subscribe to Get Your Brave On:

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-your-brave-on-with-amanda-carroll/id1091365798

Believe in the possibility of victory! With special guest Brooke Ligertwood (Hillsong Worship) Do you feel like your life has been on pause? Are you stagnant, but deep inside you want to burst out into a new life? This podcast will help you learn how to take drastic action and get UN-STUCK, so you can propel yourself forward out of any plot twist in life.

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