Do you struggle to find white space in your life? Do you feel like you're always running behind or just barely surviving? Do you wish you could find a way to slow down and savor life more?
In today's episode, we're going to talk about how you can invest 10 minutes a day to give you less stress and better health. Sound too good to be true? Well then listen in! :)
I also share about a book that made my Top 10 list for 2018, a recipe I have been eating every single day, and how I stopped trying to stuff my brilliantly creative, sometimes-messy daughter into a neat and orderly box and how it changed both of our lives for the better.
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In This Episode:
[00:26] - I talk about a movie that Jesse and I recently went and saw (one of the perks of being self-employed!).
[04:27] - This week, what’s saving my life is actually a recipe for banana bread... you'll have to listen to the episode to find out just why that is! :)
[05:44] - My book pick this week is one I read a number of months ago, but it is totally making it to my Top 10 Books Read list for 2018!
[07:50] - This week's guest, Bonnie Gray, shares some practical ways women can carve out more rest and white space in their lives -- in just 10 minutes or less each day!
[16:15] - Bonnie shares how she and her husband have started creating white space for each other, which has strengthened their relationship.
[17:51] - What is Bonnie reading right now? She talks about 4 different books -- and how reading has helped her have more white space in her life.
[19:24] - Have you ever tried setting your phone to “do not disturb” mode? Bonnie shares how she uses this feature on her phone.
[21:12] - In today’s Q&A segment, I answer a question on the best way to raise and nurture a child who is very different from you.
Links and Resources Mentioned in the Show:
Unbroken: Path to Redemption Unbroken Louis Zamperini Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Our Favorite Banana Bread Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Peter Scazzero Finding Spiritual Whitespace by Bonnie Gray Whispers of Rest by Bonnie Gray Anxious for Nothing by Max Lucado Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans Gilead by Marilynne Robinson The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan Reading People by Anne Bogel CrystalPaine.com MoneySavingMom.com YourBloggingMentor.com My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!) Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal@moneysavingmom.com How to Listen to The Crystal Paine ShowThe podcast is available on iTunes, Android, Stitcher, and Spotify. You can listen online through the direct player we’ll include in the show notes of each episode. OR, a much easier way to listen is by subscribing to the podcast through a free podcast app on your phone. (Find instructions for how to subscribe to a podcast here.)
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