Ever find yourself getting defensive? Tune in to this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray™, where I'll be sharing four tips to help be less defensive and respond in love instead.

Summary - Reflection and Application

1. Identify source.

2. Is what they are saying true? (even if we don't want to admit it to anyone else, at least admit it to ourselves)

3. If we don't like what is being reflected to us, then pray asking God to help up change the reflection.

4. Consider thanking the person for being willing to be honest with you.

Scripture of the Week

As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another

- Proverbs 27:17

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Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries and habits that will help you be more mindful and consistent in caring for yourself?

I am so grateful you are here!

This podcast is a prayerful space where you can give yourself permission to press pause in your busy day, give yourself margin to breathe - into the present moment - and to pray, inviting God in to help you take care of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Hi, I’m Shawn Elizabeth George. I am a wife, mom of three, and a dog Mom to Georgia who loves Jesus. As a former Health, Physical Education, and yoga teacher I have always loved health and wellness! Yet much of my life I thought being healthy meant that if I looked good on the outside then I would feel well within. The interesting thing with that is when I looked my best on the outside, is when I was really struggling with anxiety and depression. And when I have felt the most peace within, was when I had cancer. Having these experiences made me rethink what health and wellness really are. When I stopped chasing the wind and following the current health and wellness trends and instead held on to scripture and what God’s Word says about the greater purpose of our minds, hearts, bodies and Spirit, it renewed my perspective on health and wellness.

I am here to share with you foundational truths from God’s Word that are tools you can use to help you be well and live healthier and more fully. I am excited to share this with you!

If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart, wellness in your soul, and appreciate your body then grab that cup of coffee, tea or water, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together.

Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™

With love and hope,

Shawn

Do you ever feel like there is never enough time in the day to do the things you need to do? If so, you are not alone.

On this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ I will share three steps that will help us see we have enough time in the day to do what we need to do, and help us use our time wisely.

Three Action Steps

1. Get up 15-30 minutes earlier

2. Spend time with God - starting day on a solid foundation and fueling heart and mind for the day.

3. Meditate on God's Word below...

Scripture of the Week

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. - Mark 1:35

Next Steps for you:

1. PRINT OUT ⁠⁠THIS WEEK'S PBP APPLICATION AND REFLECTION JOURNAL for Ep. 37⁠⁠ so that you take what you learned today and put it into practice this week.

2. SIGN UP for encouraging Monday morning emails from Shawn at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shawnelizabethgeorge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. COZY UP with your own Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ mug ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.shawnelizabethgeorge.com/store⁠

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Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries and habits that will help you be more mindful and consistent in caring for yourself?

I am so grateful you are here!

This podcast is a prayerful space where you can give yourself permission to press pause in your busy day, give yourself margin to breathe - into the present moment - and to pray, inviting God in to help you take care of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Hi, I’m Shawn Elizabeth George. I am a wife, mom of three, and a dog Mom to Georgia who loves Jesus. As a former Health, Physical Education, and yoga teacher I have always loved health and wellness! Yet much of my life I thought being healthy meant that if I looked good on the outside then I would feel well within. The interesting thing with that is when I looked my best on the outside, is when I was really struggling with anxiety and depression. And when I have felt the most peace within, was when I had cancer. Having these experiences made me rethink what health and wellness really are. When I stopped chasing the wind and following the current health and wellness trends and instead held on to scripture and what God’s Word says about the greater purpose of our minds, hearts, bodies and Spirit, it renewed my perspective on health and wellness.

I am here to share with you foundational truths from God’s Word that are tools you can use to help you be well and live healthier and more fully. I am excited to share this with you!

If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart, wellness in your soul, and appreciate your body then grab that cup of coffee, tea or water, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together.

Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™

With love and hope,

Shawn

Do you ever find yourself ruminating on thoughts that aren't true or serving you? If you do, you are not alone.

On this week's episode of Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ I will share three steps to help us renew our minds and a scripture we turn to and mediate on to help us.

Summary...

Three Steps

1. Acknowledge the thought

2. Turn to something new and true

3. Choose productive thoughts to meditate on instead.

Scripture of the Day

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. - Philippians 4:8

Next Steps for you:

1. PRINT OUT ⁠THIS WEEK'S HOMEWORK⁠ so that you take what you learned today and put it into practice this week

2. SIGN UP for encouraging Monday morning emails from Shawn at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.shawnelizabethgeorge.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

3. COZY UP with your own Pause. Breathe. Pray.™ mug ⁠⁠⁠https://www.shawnelizabethgeorge.com/store

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Are you someone who takes care of others well yet you leave little to no margin to take care of yourself? Do you need time in your day to care for your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical wellness? Would you like to have more tools to help you establish healthy boundaries and habits that will help you be more mindful and consistent in caring for yourself?

I am so grateful you are here!

This podcast is a prayerful space where you can give yourself permission to press pause in your busy day, give yourself margin to breathe - into the present moment - and to pray, inviting God in to help you take care of your spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being.

Hi, I’m Shawn Elizabeth George. I am a wife, mom of three, and a dog Mom to Georgia who loves Jesus. As a former Health, Physical Education, and yoga teacher I have always loved health and wellness! Yet much of my life I thought being healthy meant that if I looked good on the outside then I would feel well within. The interesting thing with that is when I looked my best on the outside, is when I was really struggling with anxiety and depression. And when I have felt the most peace within, was when I had cancer. Having these experiences made me rethink what health and wellness really are. When I stopped chasing the wind and following the current health and wellness trends and instead held on to scripture and what God’s Word says about the greater purpose of our minds, hearts, bodies and Spirit, it renewed my perspective on health and wellness.

I am here to share with you foundational truths from God’s Word that are tools you can use to help you be well and live healthier and more fully. I am excited to share this with you!

If you are ready to renew your mind, grow peace in your heart, wellness in your soul, and appreciate your body then grab that cup of coffee, tea or water, press play and let's take a step of faith on this transformational journey together.

Now is the perfect time in your day to pause, breathe, pray.™

With love and hope,

Shawn