Life can be hard and the days can be stressful... and on the hard days, we often look for a quick hit of dopamine that never leaves us feeling truly satisfied, replenished, or rested.

What we really need is a dose of delight.

In this episode, I'll explore a few findings in some books mentioned below, as well as highlight to you a certain verse in the Bible I've been meditating on lately that lines up with what researchers are now trying to tell us our brains and our souls need.

Yet again... God already told us what to do! But we're not very good at listening when the world presents other options that are increasingly enticing.

So, whether it's a good day or a stressful day, hit play and see what chasing delight could do for your life.

Love,

Darcie

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Books Mentioned:

• How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend by Rachel Barr
• Stress Resets by Jennifer L. Taitz

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Episodes Mentioned:

• The Problem: You've Been Sold the Lie of Fake Fun - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431016/episodes/18799014
• The Solution: Reset Your Life with a Fun Audit - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431016/episodes/18847286

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Stress can ruin a day, overwhelm a mind, and stir up turmoil in your body. But you don't have to let it be the boss of your brain. You weren't created to live in a constant state of stress and worry. In fact, God ordained rest for humanity, because he knew our bodies and our brains would need that break regularly.

So, how do we intercept stress before it turns into full-blown anxiety?

How do we discover and define a solution when the problem feels so heavy?

How can I reframe feelings of stress in my mind to be fuel for a positive challenge in life?

I'll answer all of that and more in this episode :)

Join me on Instagram to visually see some daily stress resets that you can try over the next 15 days.

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Book Mentioned: "Stress Resets: How to Soothe Your Body and Mind in Minutes" by Jennifer L. Taitz

Episodes Mentioned:

• How Feasts, Festivals, and Freudenfreude Invite You to Celebrate: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431016/episodes/17255863
• The Rhythm of Repetition: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431016/episodes/17561748
• The 7 Types of Rest You Need: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431016/episodes/17597304
• The Simplicity of the Sabbath: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2431016/episodes/17634002

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This simple 20-minute activity has been proven through research to be highly influential in a person's long term success and overall happiness and satisfaction after they've faced loss, trauma, or any form of hardship. Of all that my counsellor and I talked through, this ONE piece of homework was game changer for me. It's honestly like therapy when you sit down and do it authentically with God's help.

So, let's talk about it.

We've been chatting about mental health and taking toxic thoughts captive through a range of episodes. Today, let's finish it off with with one of my favourite Confetti Recipes that truly will result in renewed perspective, freedom from the internal chatterbox, and longterm positive change in your mind.

God bless y'all!

Darcie

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Book Mentioned: Emotional Agility by Susan David

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