How to Stop People-Pleasing Exhaustion and Start Living With More Wellness and Peace #144

November 18, 2024

00:00 18:53

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Do you struggle to say no to others, even when it leaves you feeling burnt out? In this episode, Bonnie explores the challenge of people-pleasing and how saying "no" can actually restore your wellness. Learn to recognize the signs of people-pleasing, practice setting healthy boundaries, and find peace in knowing that it’s okay to prioritize your own needs.

Tune into this episode to discover how to:
- Overcome the fear of disappointing others
- Set boundaries without guilt
- Embrace your true self and protect your emotional well-being
- Practice a calming breath prayer with Jesus to ground yourself in His affirmation

Key Takeaways:
- People-pleasing can negatively affect your mental, emotional, and physical health.
- Saying "no" can be a healthy practice that helps you reclaim your peace and focus on your well-being.
- With the help of a simple breath prayer, you can align your actions with God's love and find strength in His friendship.
- Setting boundaries is a vital part of self-care and allows you to give from a place of rest, not exhaustion.

Breath Prayer: (inhale) No longer do I call you servant (exhale) I call you friend.

Scriptures: "No longer do I call you servants, but I have called you friends. For everything that I have heard from my Father, I have made known to you." John 15:15

Soul Care Tips: 2 tips to set boundaries and say no.

Join Bonnie as she shares her personal struggles and encourages you to take small, courageous steps toward saying no and protecting your peace. You’re not alone in this journey!

LINKS & RESOURCES

- Register now for Bonnie's Advent Wellness Course: "Unwrapping Jesus in Your Story" 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

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Meet Your Host

Bonnie Gray is the author of Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Whispers of Rest. An inspirational speaker and retreat leader, she has touched thousands of lives through storytelling, visual arts, nature, prayer and meditation. Bonnie’s writing is featured at Relevant Magazine, (in)courage, and Christianity Today. She lives in California with her husband and their two sons.