Are you caught in an endless mental loop over a decision you can’t seem to solve?

As the year winds down, many of us feel pressure to figure out what’s next — yet instead of clarity, we feel restless, exhausted, and stuck in overthinking. When uncertainty meets fatigue, our nervous system can shift into alarm mode, making even small decisions feel overwhelming.

In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about decision paralysis, sleep disruption, and the moment she realized peace wouldn’t come from thinking harder — but from asking different questions.

This episode will help you step out of mental overload and into a gentler way forward.🌿

Key Takeaways
💛 Why uncertainty triggers overthinking — especially when you’re tired or stressed 
🌿 How sleep loss and nervous system activation create mental “loops” 
🧠 Why you can’t think your way out of anxiety — but you can soothe your body 
✨ A simple soul care practice to help you step out of your head and into rest

🌿 Breath Prayer
Inhale: As the rain and snow come down from heaven
Exhale: Your Word will not return empty

 📖 Scripture
“As the rain and the snow come down from heaven,
 and do not return to it without watering the earth…
 so is My word that goes out from My mouth:
 it will not return to Me empty.” Isaiah 55:10–11

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Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.

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

Connect with Bonnie:

 💌 Join the Soul Care Newsletter:
https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe

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

 📚 Bestselling Books by Bonnie:
https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd

 Follow Bonnie on Instagram & Facebook:
@thebonniegray

 

Are you caught in an endless mental loop over a decision you can&rsquo;t seem to solve?
As the year winds down, many of us feel pressure to figure out what&rsquo;s next &mdash; yet instead of clarity, we feel restless, exhausted, and stuck in overthinking. When uncertainty meets fatigue, our nervous system can shift into alarm mode, making even small decisions feel overwhelming.
In today&rsquo;s episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about decision paralysis, sleep disruption, and the moment she realized peace wouldn&rsquo;t come from thinking harder &mdash; but from asking different questions.
This episode will help you step out of mental overload and into a gentler way forward.🌿
Key Takeaways 💛 Why uncertainty triggers overthinking &mdash; especially when you&rsquo;re tired or stressed  🌿 How sleep loss and nervous system activation create mental &ldquo;loops&rdquo;  🧠 Why you can&rsquo;t think your way out of anxiety &mdash; but you can soothe your body  ✨ A simple soul care practice to help you step out of your head and into rest
🌿 Breath Prayer Inhale: As the rain and snow come down from heaven Exhale: Your Word will not return empty
 📖 Scripture &ldquo;As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, &nbsp;and do not return to it without watering the earth&hellip; &nbsp;so is My word that goes out from My mouth: &nbsp;it will not return to Me empty.&rdquo; Isaiah 55:10&ndash;11
💗 ✅ &rarr; Take the FREE Soul Care Quiz at <a href="https://thebonniegray.com/soulcarequiz/">soulcarequiz.com</a> Get your personal wellness assessment and learn which area of soul care you need most.
🛍️ &rarr; &nbsp;Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BC88KG1?asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.33JVRN4L6C5U0&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=faithb-20&amp;linkId=223ad845baa84dfa67d145314d1b6643&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl">Bonnie's Soul Care Store</a>
Connect with Bonnie:
&nbsp;💌 Join the Soul Care Newsletter: https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe
&nbsp;🎥 Watch Weekly YouTube Devotionals: https://youtube.com/thebonniegray
&nbsp;📚 Bestselling Books by Bonnie: https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd
&nbsp;Follow Bonnie on Instagram &amp; Facebook: @thebonniegray
&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>

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