Have you ever felt stuck in the blahs—when your days start to feel the same and nothing feels fresh or exciting?

What if trying something new could help lift your mood and bring fresh joy to your soul—even when life itself hasn’t gotten easier?|

In this episode, Bonnie shares how an unexpected conversation during one of the most difficult seasons of her life changed the way she saw her struggle with anxiety —and led her to finally try something she'd always wanted to learn.

Discover the science behind Beginner’s Joy, why learning something new can boost your emotional wellness, and how letting go of perfectionism can help you experience more curiosity, creativity, and joy with God.

Key Takeaways
— Why learning something new can help lift your mood and emotional wellness
— The surprising science behind novelty and Beginner’s Joy
— How God can meet you with something new in the middle of a difficult season 
— Why an encouraging voice can help loosen the grip of perfectionism 
— One simple Soul Care practice to boost the joy of being a beginner

Breath Prayer
Inhale: I will sing a new song to You, God... 
Exhale: I will make music to You.

Scripture
"I will sing a new song to you, O God; I will make music to you." Psalm 144:9

→ Free Guitar App with tuner, chord and songs (worship songs too!): 
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guitar-tuner-simply-tune/id1573260863

 → Read Sweet Like Jasmine, Christian Book of the Year Nominee, Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd

→ Join Bonnie on Instagram @thebonniegray

 →  Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store

  Watch YouTube Devotionals:
https://youtube.com/thebonniegray

Have you ever felt stuck in the blahs&mdash;when your days start to feel the same and nothing feels fresh or exciting? What if trying something new could help lift your mood and bring fresh joy to your soul&mdash;even when life itself hasn&rsquo;t gotten easier?| In this episode, Bonnie shares how an unexpected conversation during one of the most difficult seasons of her life changed the way she saw her struggle with anxiety &mdash;and led her to finally try something she'd always wanted to learn. Discover the science behind Beginner&rsquo;s Joy, why learning something new can boost your emotional wellness, and how letting go of perfectionism can help you experience more curiosity, creativity, and joy with God. Key Takeaways &mdash; Why learning something new can help lift your mood and emotional wellness &mdash; The surprising science behind novelty and Beginner&rsquo;s Joy &mdash; How God can meet you with something new in the middle of a difficult season  &mdash; Why an encouraging voice can help loosen the grip of perfectionism  &mdash; One simple Soul Care practice to boost the joy of being a beginner Breath Prayer Inhale: I will sing a new song to You, God...  Exhale: I will make music to You. Scripture "I will sing a new song to you, O God; I will make music to you."&nbsp;Psalm 144:9
&rarr; Free Guitar App with tuner, chord and songs (worship songs too!):&nbsp; <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guitar-tuner-simply-tune/id1573260863" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guitar-tuner-simply-tune/id1573260863&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787618299217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2xJ4V5a4f0iKTU0Vp3oOWO">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/guitar-tuner-simply-tune/id1573260863</a>
&nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;Read Sweet Like Jasmine, Christian Book of the Year Nominee,&nbsp;Bestselling Books by Bonnie: <a href="https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787618299217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0SFhGP43X8LilnJxduWCPu">https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd</a>
&rarr;&nbsp;Join Bonnie on Instagram&nbsp;<a>@thebonniegray</a>
&nbsp;&rarr;&nbsp;&nbsp;Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at&nbsp;<a href="https://amzn.to/488VVBI" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/488VVBI&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787618299217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0sqp5yOp31xDI8L_JWWaUB">Bonnie's Soul Care Store</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;Watch YouTube Devotionals: <a href="https://youtube.com/thebonniegray" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://youtube.com/thebonniegray&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1787618299217000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3VEbUEIv-hNSJraaQwlQb7">https://youtube.com/thebonniegray</a>

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>

Beating the Blahs: Find Your Beginner’s Joy by Trying Something New #226

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