Do you ever find yourself procrastinating—not because you don’t want to take action, but because of fear, pressure, or self-doubt? Maybe you've been feeling stuck, but deep down, you want to move forward in wellness, joy, and peace. What if I told you that procrastination isn't about laziness, but about hidden lies we've unknowingly believed?

In this episode, Bonnie explores the three common lies that keep us stuck in the procrastination loop and reveals three soul care strategies—rooted in both science and scripture—that will set you free.

Learn to:
 Hear God's words of affirmation to combat lies that keep you stuck
 Recognize the real reasons behind procrastination and why willpower alone won’t break the cycle
 Apply science-backed strategies to release guilt and move forward with ease
 Shift from pressure to peace using biblical truth and soul care practices

Tune into this episode to:
 Discover God's truth to combat lies to overcome procrastination
Discover how self-forgiveness can lower procrastination by 20–30%
 Learn why breaking tasks into small, soul-nourishing steps helps you gain momentum
 Unlock the power of motivation by connecting with your God-given “why”

Key Takeaways:

- Replace 3 lies with 3 truths from God's word to break procrastination
- Procrastination isn’t about time management—it’s rooted in fear, pressure, and overwhelm.
- Self-forgiveness reduces procrastination and helps you break free from guilt and shame.
- Small, actionable steps help transform overwhelming tasks into manageable, joyful moments.
- Motivation flows when we connect with our true “why” instead of forcing ourselves to push harder.

Breath Prayer:Inhale: "We rely on the love God has for us"
Exhale: "perfect love drives out fear"

Scripture:


"We rely on the love God has for us. God is love. There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear." 1 John 4:16-18



Soul Care Tip: 3 ways to overcome procrastination: self-forgiveness, take small steps, and don't force, but focus on why.

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Do you ever find yourself procrastinating&mdash;not because you don&rsquo;t want to take action, but because of fear, pressure, or self-doubt? Maybe you've been feeling stuck, but deep down, you want to move forward in wellness, joy, and peace. What if I told you that procrastination isn't about laziness, but about hidden lies we've unknowingly believed? In this episode, Bonnie explores the three common lies that keep us stuck in the procrastination loop and reveals three soul care strategies&mdash;rooted in both science and scripture&mdash;that will set you free. Learn to: &nbsp;Hear God's words of affirmation to combat lies that keep you stuck &nbsp;Recognize the real reasons behind procrastination and why willpower alone won&rsquo;t break the cycle &nbsp;Apply science-backed strategies to release guilt and move forward with ease &nbsp;Shift from pressure to peace using biblical truth and soul care practices Tune into this episode to: &nbsp;Discover God's truth to combat lies to overcome procrastination Discover how self-forgiveness can lower procrastination by 20&ndash;30% &nbsp;Learn why breaking tasks into small, soul-nourishing steps helps you gain momentum &nbsp;Unlock the power of motivation by connecting with your God-given &ldquo;why&rdquo; Key Takeaways: - Replace 3 lies with 3 truths from God's word to break procrastination - Procrastination isn&rsquo;t about time management&mdash;it&rsquo;s rooted in fear, pressure, and overwhelm. - Self-forgiveness reduces procrastination and helps you break free from guilt and shame. - Small, actionable steps help transform overwhelming tasks into manageable, joyful moments. - Motivation flows when we connect with our true &ldquo;why&rdquo; instead of forcing ourselves to push harder. Breath Prayer:Inhale: "We rely on the love God has for us" Exhale: "perfect love drives out fear"
Scripture: 
"We rely on the love God has for us. God is love. There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear." 1 John 4:16-18 
Soul Care Tip:&nbsp;3 ways to overcome procrastination: self-forgiveness, take small steps, and don't force, but focus on why. P.S. Enjoying the Breathe Podcast? Please take a moment to share this episode with a friend and leave a quick rating &amp; review! Your words help this soul care community grow.&nbsp; LINKS &amp; RESOURCES -&nbsp; Sign Up for NEW 6-Week "Lent Wellness Study!&nbsp;<a href="https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740977757946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1FtD57k8uo_xyIlkI7DBcj">https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/</a> -&nbsp; Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at&nbsp;<a href="http://soulcarequiz.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://soulcarequiz.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740977757946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2DDO9RQYMouJWQmaYZTO36">soulcarequiz.com&nbsp;</a>&ndash; your wellness assessment! -&nbsp; Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less"&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/4azae1K" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/4azae1K&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740977757946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1wtZKEeYRMentTjW4kVOQX">https://amzn.to/4azae1K</a> -&nbsp; Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care!&nbsp;<a href="https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740977757946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3NiVeA3EQK8N9_cDKdz9CT">https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/</a> -&nbsp; Follow Bonnie at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.instagram.com/thebonniegray&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740977757946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0IRAqgU2o99rW6uDqCLl_O">www.instagram.com/thebonniegray</a>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/thebonniegray" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.facebook.com/thebonniegray&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1740977757946000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3QNiL7nzFjxgAtT0xwNvSW">www.facebook.com/thebonniegray</a> Subscribe now to Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast and start living with more calm, joy, and renewal today!&nbsp;

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.

Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 

🌸 Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You
🌸 3 Ways to Break Free from Stress, Worry & Anxiety
🌸 How to Say No to Fear & Yes to God PLUS What's the Difference Between Secular & Biblical Meditation?
🌸 Is It Burnout Or Is God Stretching You? 4 Signs to Know the Difference PLUS 4 Mental Health Benefits of Stories
🌸 3 Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking, Improve Your Mood During the Day, & Get the Sleep Your Body Needs
🌸 The Antidote to Stress & Fatigue + The Surprising Causes – Plus Raising Stress-Resilient Kids

FOLLOW BONNIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.
Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
🌸 Feeling Anxious? Cast Your Cares on God Because He Cares For You 🌸 3 Ways to Break Free from Stress, Worry &amp; Anxiety 🌸 How to Say No to Fear &amp; Yes to God PLUS What's the Difference Between Secular &amp; Biblical Meditation? 🌸 Is It Burnout Or Is God Stretching You? 4 Signs to Know the Difference PLUS 4 Mental Health Benefits of Stories 🌸 3 Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking, Improve Your Mood During the Day, &amp; Get the Sleep Your Body Needs 🌸 The Antidote to Stress &amp; Fatigue + The Surprising Causes – Plus Raising Stress-Resilient Kids
FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thebonniegray">https://instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thebonniegray">https://facebook.com/thebonniegray</a> Her site: <a href="http://www.thebonniegray.com/">http://www.thebonniegray.com</a>

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less,...

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.

Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
Ways to Eliminate Anxiety & Cast Your Cares on God 
Tips to Break Free from Stress, Worry & Anxiety
Recommendations on How to Say No to Fear & Yes to God
Ways to Raise Stress-Resilient Kids
Mental Health Benefits of Stories of Stories & Activities 
Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking
Tips to Improve Your Mood During the Day & Get the Sleep Your Body Needs
The Difference Between Secular & Biblical Meditation
The Difference Between Burnout & God Stretching You
The Antidote to Stress & Fatigue + The Surprising Causes 

FOLLOW BONNIE:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/thebonniegray
Facebook: https://facebook.com/thebonniegray
Her site: http://www.thebonniegray.com 

Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast hosted by Christian author Bonnie Gray is dedicated to refreshing your soul with rest and sparking joy, so you can feel God’s love and peace. We'll walk you through scientific, scripture-backed methods of restoring calm, in order to help you stress less, take better care of yourself, and create new rhythms to rest in daily life.
Here are some topics covered in this podcast: 
<ul>
<li>Ways to Eliminate Anxiety &amp; Cast Your Cares on God </li>
<li>Tips to Break Free from Stress, Worry &amp; Anxiety</li>
<li>Recommendations on How to Say No to Fear &amp; Yes to God</li>
<li>Ways to Raise Stress-Resilient Kids</li>
<li>Mental Health Benefits of Stories of Stories &amp; Activities </li>
<li>Surprising Ways to Stop Overthinking</li>
<li>Tips to Improve Your Mood During the Day &amp; Get the Sleep Your Body Needs</li>
<li>The Difference Between Secular &amp; Biblical Meditation</li>
<li>The Difference Between Burnout &amp; God Stretching You</li>
<li>The Antidote to Stress &amp; Fatigue + The Surprising Causes </li>
</ul>
FOLLOW BONNIE: Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/thebonniegray">https://instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/thebonniegray">https://facebook.com/thebonniegray</a> Her site: <a href="http://www.thebonniegray.com/">http://www.thebonniegray.com </a>