Today, I share 14 ideas for activities to make the Christmas season extra fun and cozy! 

If you feel your mental space has been overwhelmed, cluttered, or distracted, this episode is helpful for you! Let's chat about creating mental margin and seeking experiences that bring you into the present. 

Mentioned podcast:  https://careynieuwhof.com/episode504/  

Mentioned book: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/55987334-four-treasures-of-the-sky 

Mentioned book: https://www.logos.com/product/13776/telling-yourself-the-truth-find-your-way-out-of-depression-anxiety-fear-anger-and-other-common-problems-by-applying-the-principles-of-misbelief-therapy?campaignid=18467614031&adgroupid=141420567069&keyword=&device=c&utm_source=google&utm_medium=advertising_cpc&utm_campaign=google_search-keyword_dsa_logos_us_en&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkt6aBhDKARIsAAyeLJ1EH6WO_L13wQMEdlCtDnxCmNgNL_hEZegwrmbKiwCoA2FK7pYGgEcaAr9xEALw_wcB 

Moving is often stressful, even if you are excited about the new season of life! In this episode, I share 10 tips for moving (especially from an apartment to a house) to make the process a little smoother. 

In this episode, I share 30 things I've learned by age 30, after having my birthday recently. I enjoyed reflecting back on my life, all God has given me, and what I've learned that I want to take with me into this new season of life. I also shared my progress / updates on the goals discussed in the last episode! Links are below for items mentioned in the episode:

Book "As Sure As The Dawn" by Francine Rivers: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/95621.As_Sure_as_the_Dawn 

Book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22693240-taking-charge-of-your-fertility 

Book "It's Not Supposed to Be This Way" by Lisa TerKeurst https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38915855-it-s-not-supposed-to-be-this-way

Workout Videos with Juice and Toya: https://www.youtube.com/c/JuiceToya

Language Learning Resource Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/

This week, I share ideas for setting weekly goals: physical, spiritual, social, mental, and creative! Tune in, and share your own ideas / responses on Instagram!

Verse mentioned: 2 Corinthians 10: 3 - 5

Tune in for a chat about anxiety from a counselor's perspective! Lauren gives some background information to what causes anxiety and some very helpful tips to try when dealing with anxiety, stress, and fear! We also discussed the connection with spiritual and mental health, along with some applicable Bible versed to cling to in times of anxiety.

Mentioned: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988): https://988lifeline.org/current-events/the-lifeline-and-988/ 

Would You Rather?

Olivia is back on the podcast this week! She and Bailey discuss current life updates, working on contentment, changing relationships, and the process of trying to make friends as adults.

This week, I'm sharing my favorite ways to refocus and renew my mind when feeling anxious or stressed! (Calming Activities for an Overwhelmed, Stressed, or Anxious Mind). If you feel you need reminders to slow down, refresh your mind, move your body, and refocus on the good things in life, this one is for you!

Mentioned products:

Salt Lamp: https://himalayantradingco.com/collections/original-himalayan-salt-lamps?gclid=Cj0KCQjwidSWBhDdARIsAIoTVb2Shhu2m7w67EuyQtE1gWPQDnCti8vFoGlEJhDrJTc0W-WgySWloc8aApD6EALw_wcB

Vintage light bulbs: https://www.amazon.com/DORESshop-Vintage-Incandescent-Fixtures-Decorative/dp/B07PTRGVCH/ref=sr_1_5?gclid=Cj0KCQjwidSWBhDdARIsAIoTVb3RMajZb-GqnN9p1c0YeZmUQ_Md91kBW-2HMw9sKWdZ0EOOfoQw2VcaAlEHEALw_wcB&hvadid=580534992186&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1016406&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14759449587241681404&hvtargid=kwd-865652847578&hydadcr=21751_13321473&keywords=vintage+amber+bulb&qid=1658188247&sr=8-5 

Psalm 46:10 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2046%3A10&version=NIV

Coloring book: https://www.amazon.com/Amazing-Patterns-Coloring-Relieving-Mandala/dp/B08HGTT1D7/ref=sr_1_4?gclid=Cj0KCQjwidSWBhDdARIsAIoTVb2I8XliymVSTMtcIqqGTC-EqFh2pTCpNeWZEJwnMoLyKOnrlluV7pIaAhhrEALw_wcB&hvadid=570589858457&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1016406&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3042857948807684094&hvtargid=kwd-168799990854&hydadcr=3463_13529229&keywords=adult+coloring+book+pack&qid=1658188323&sr=8-4

If you've ever found yourself in a difficult conversation that feels like a lose-lose for those involved, and wished there was a way to change the tone and outcome, this episode is for you! I share ideas for how to work toward lovingly disagreeing with someone else, working to be a peacemaker, and respecting those you disagree with as people made in the image of God. 

Verses read (in NIV):

James 1:19-20

Matthew 5:9

Romans 14:19

Romans 12:18

Genesis 5:1 - 2 

James 3:7-10