In this episode, Bonnie explores the fine line between toxic positivity and hopeful faith. 

Learn to recognize and avoid the pitfalls of dismissing genuine emotions, and discover how to cultivate a faith that embraces honesty and comfort. 

Tune into this episode to understand the difference between toxic positivity and hopeful faith, and learn how to foster a more balanced, faith-driven approach to your emotional well-being.

Key Takeaways:

- Understand the concept of toxic positivity and its impact on mental health.
- Learn how hopeful faith differs from toxic positivity and how it can lead to true emotional healing.
- Discover practical soul care tips, such as the power of music, warm baths, and aromatherapy, to bring comfort and reduce anxiety.
- Reflect on past victories and how recalling these moments can build confidence and reduce stress.
- Learn the importance of God's comfort and how it can be a source of strength and peace in challenging times.

Breath Prayer:  (inhale/exhale) For the love of Christ compels us 2 Cor 5:14

Scriptures: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Rom 15:13

LINKS & RESOURCES
- Have a Question about Wellness? Ask Bonnie at https://bit.ly/askbreathe
- Get Bonnie's Bestseller book Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less: https://amzn.to/4azae1K
- Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
- Soul Care School: http://mysoulcareschool.com
- Join the Breathe Newsletter!  https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/
- Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray

In this episode, Bonnie explores the fine line between toxic positivity and hopeful faith. 
Learn to recognize and avoid the pitfalls of dismissing genuine emotions, and discover how to cultivate a faith that embraces honesty and comfort. 
Tune into this episode to understand the difference between toxic positivity and hopeful faith, and learn how to foster a more balanced, faith-driven approach to your emotional well-being. Key Takeaways: - Understand the concept of toxic positivity and its impact on mental health. - Learn how hopeful faith differs from toxic positivity and how it can lead to true emotional healing. - Discover practical soul care tips, such as the power of music, warm baths, and aromatherapy, to bring comfort and reduce anxiety. - Reflect on past victories and how recalling these moments can build confidence and reduce stress. - Learn the importance of God's comfort and how it can be a source of strength and peace in challenging times.
Breath Prayer:  (inhale/exhale) For the love of Christ compels us 2 Cor 5:14 Scriptures: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Rom 15:13
LINKS &amp; RESOURCES - Have a Question about Wellness? Ask Bonnie at <a href="https://bit.ly/askbreathe" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bit.ly/askbreathe&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1720478336572000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1ykrYAjpvGk6z1uRlOE6Xx">https://bit.ly/askbreathe</a> - Get Bonnie's Bestseller book Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less: <a href="https://amzn.to/4azae1K" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://amzn.to/4azae1K&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1720478336572000&amp;usg=AOvVaw28EElUqltoOyO_G6KHy9EL">https://amzn.to/4azae1K</a> - Take FREE Soul Care Quiz at <a href="http://soulcarequiz.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://soulcarequiz.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1720478336572000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ub1pBAV-hZjWx_TqRfy4G">soulcarequiz.com</a> – your wellness assessment! - Soul Care School: <a href="http://mysoulcareschool.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://mysoulcareschool.com/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1720478336572000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1IEIatBU_vt2Q2aEMMEFhE">http://mysoulcareschool.com</a> - Join the Breathe Newsletter!  <a href="https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1720478336572000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2hL7TuGxJ0rhP8gnK8t-91">https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/</a> - Follow Bonnie at <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=1720478336572000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3xzHpvlszs9lT2YuMV25gw">www.instagram.com/thebonniegray</a> &amp; <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=1720478336572000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2CYPy7ot48DwDeZGFAISZU">www.facebook.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>

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