392.From Overwhelmed to Anchored: Building Inner Stability with Deborah Johnson

We are living in an age of unprecedented noise—not just around us, but within us. Our minds are constantly pulled by alerts, opinions, endless information, and now the accelerating pace of artificial intelligence, which only adds to the sense that everything is moving faster than we can process. It's no wonder so many capable, thoughtful people feel stretched thin and quietly overwhelmed—not from weakness, but from living in a world that rarely pauses. In this episode, From Overwhelmed to Anchored, we'll talk about how to regain inner stability by building anchors that hold: simple, intentional habits like devotionals, journaling, exercise, thoughtful planning, protected thinking time, and guilt-free rest—practices that work together to create a resilient inner framework, even when the world around us refuses to slow down. And all of this is doable. Inner stability is not achieved through dramatic life changes, but through small, consistent habits practiced over time. These anchors—devotionals, journaling, exercise, planning, thinking time, and rest—work together to create a resilient inner framework. We cover them all in this show and article! Full article here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/overwhelmed-to-anchored

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
02:41 - Overwhelmed in a Noisy World
09:36 - Morning Devotionals
12:20 - Journaling Practices
14:22 - Exercise Benefits
17:14 - Effective Planning Strategies
19:26 - Importance of Thinking Time
21:18 - The Power of Rest
22:41 - How to Apply This Concept
23:38 - Choosing to Be Anchored in Life
24:38 - Connect with Deborah
25:39 - Closing Remarks