Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast
Bonnie Gray3 Ways to Stop Worst-Case Thinking and Calm Your Anxious Mind with God #148
December 16, 2024 ● 20 minShare this episode
Do you ever find yourself spiraling into worst-case-scenario thinking? When life throws us curveballs, it’s easy to let our worries get the best of us. But what if you could stop the spiral and find peace in the midst of your stress?
In this episode, Bonnie explores how catastrophic thinking can affect our emotional well-being and shares practical soul-care strategies to break the cycle. Learn to use imaginative prayer, journaling, and simple meditation techniques to calm your anxious mind and embrace God's peace.
Tune into this episode to discover how to silence the noise of worst-case scenarios, and let God's loving presence bring you comfort and clarity. You'll walk away with tools to help you face the challenges in your life with confidence, knowing that God is always by your side.
Ready to stop overthinking and start experiencing peace? Tune in now!
Key Takeaways:
- How worst-case scenario thinking can trigger stress and anxiety
- The power of imaginative prayer to invite God's presence into your worries
- Three practical ways to reduce stress: journaling, meditation, and exercise
- Why beauty in God's creation plays a vital role in our emotional wellness
Breathe Prayer:
Inhale: "God is our refuge and strength"
Exhale: "A present help in times of trouble"
Scripture:
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in times of trouble. Psalm 46:1
Soul Care Tip: Practice Imaginative Prayer, journaling, meditation and exercise
LINKS & RESOURCES
- Register for Advent Wellness Study: Unwrapping Your Story with Jesus: https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/
- Take my FREE Soul Care Quiz at soulcarequiz.com – your wellness assessment!
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