Have you ever felt paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake? Do you struggle with self-doubt, feeling like whatever you do is never enough? Perfectionism steals our peace, trapping us in an exhausting cycle of self-criticism and pressure. But friend, God never asked us to be perfect—He invites us to be perfectly loved.

In this episode, Bonnie explores why perfectionism keeps us stuck and how God's love frees us from performance pressure. She shares two science-backed soul care practices to help you break free and a powerful story—Sink or Swim—to show how God carries us through our fears with His love.

Learn to:
 Recognize the hidden fears behind perfectionism
 Reframe failure as a learning opportunity through God’s grace
 Rest in God’s love rather than relying on performance
 Apply two soul care practices backed by science and scripture

Tune into this episode to:
 Release the weight of perfectionism and embrace God’s love
 Discover how Jesus' words in Matthew 5:48 call us to grow in love, not performance
 Find freedom through resilience-building soul care strategies
 Experience peace as you let go of self-criticism and lean into God’s grace

Key Takeaways:

Perfectionism is rooted in fear, not high standards. Studies show it leads to anxiety, stress, and even procrastination.
God never expects perfection—only a heart growing in love. Jesus invites us into grace, not performance.
Reframing failure as learning reduces anxiety and builds resilience.
Self-compassion is key to overcoming perfectionism. Research confirms that those who practice self-compassion experience less stress and burnout.
You don’t have to prove yourself to God—you are already fully loved.

 Breath Prayer:
(Inhale) Nothing can separate me from God’s love.
(Exhale) I am fully loved just as I am.

 Scripture: "Nothing can separate me from God's Love Romans 8:38-39

Did this episode encourage you? Share it with a friend who needs this message today. And if this spoke to your heart, leave a quick review—it helps more women find peace and God’s love through this podcast. 

You are loved. You are cherished. Just rest. 

LINKS & RESOURCES

-  Sign Up for NEW 6-Week "Lent Wellness Study! https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
-  Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
-  Get Bonnie's Bestselling book "Breathe: 21 Days to Stress Less" https://amzn.to/4azae1K

-  Subscribe to FREE Breathe Newsletter for Fall Quarter Soul Care! https://thebonniegray.com/subscribe/

-  Follow Bonnie at www.instagram.com/thebonniegray & www.facebook.com/thebonniegray
Subscribe now to Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast and start living with more calm, joy, and renewal today! 

Have you ever felt paralyzed by the fear of making a mistake? Do you struggle with self-doubt, feeling like whatever you do is never enough? Perfectionism steals our peace, trapping us in an exhausting cycle of self-criticism and pressure. But friend, God never asked us to be perfect&mdash;He invites us to be perfectly loved. In this episode, Bonnie explores why perfectionism keeps us stuck and how God's love frees us from performance pressure. She shares two science-backed soul care practices to help you break free and a powerful story&mdash;Sink or Swim&mdash;to show how God carries us through our fears with His love. Learn to: &nbsp;Recognize the hidden fears behind perfectionism &nbsp;Reframe failure as a learning opportunity through God&rsquo;s grace &nbsp;Rest in God&rsquo;s love rather than relying on performance &nbsp;Apply two soul care practices backed by science and scripture Tune into this episode to: &nbsp;Release the weight of perfectionism and embrace God&rsquo;s love &nbsp;Discover how Jesus' words in Matthew 5:48 call us to grow in love, not performance &nbsp;Find freedom through resilience-building soul care strategies &nbsp;Experience peace as you let go of self-criticism and lean into God&rsquo;s grace Key Takeaways: Perfectionism is rooted in fear, not high standards. Studies show it leads to anxiety, stress, and even procrastination. God never expects perfection&mdash;only a heart growing in love. Jesus invites us into grace, not performance. Reframing failure as learning reduces anxiety and builds resilience. Self-compassion is key to overcoming perfectionism. Research confirms that those who practice self-compassion experience less stress and burnout. You don&rsquo;t have to prove yourself to God&mdash;you are already fully loved. &nbsp;Breath Prayer: (Inhale) Nothing can separate me from God&rsquo;s love. (Exhale) I am fully loved just as I am. &nbsp;Scripture:&nbsp;"Nothing can separate me from God's Love Romans 8:38-39 Did this episode encourage you? Share it with a friend who needs this message today. And if this spoke to your heart, leave a quick review&mdash;it helps more women find peace and God&rsquo;s love through this podcast.&nbsp; You are loved. You are cherished. Just rest.&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=1741612129063000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3bP0qbAI40nBGVgbYfAy0H">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=1741612129063000&amp;usg=AOvVaw22Jbv2pBM62HmD4CCIxH8c">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=1741612129063000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1lRx9b4tPeA64e1405ejK5">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=1741612129063000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1r95kI-cb3HGc8rR_UAh6C">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=1741612129063000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Uz-k1tdkw14THXyaONj0E">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=1741612129063000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1wHSi_5zgIRNNNVKNTZznE">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>

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