135 | Day 15 (Sunday Solace): Too Busy to Be Still? Why Stillness Is a Growth Mindset Step Out of Survival Mode
From Midlife Transformation | Growth Mindset, Trust in God, Self-Care, Stress Relief, Discernment · 13:14
Show by Rachael Arnold, M.Ed. | Certified Transformation Life Coach
Why is it so hard to be still, and why does it matter for gratitude? In Day 15 of 30 Days of Gratitude, a Sunday Solace episode, Certified Transformation Life Coach, Rachael Arnold, explains why stillness is the first step out of survival mode, how a growth mindset reframes rest as part of growth, and 3 simple ways to bring stillness into even your busiest days.Today’s Scripture: “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10, NIV)Why is it so hard to be still in midlife? Many women in midlife live in survival mode, constantly moving from one responsibility to the next and reaching for their phones the moment they wake up. Without pauses, it becomes nearly impossible to notice the good in everyday life.How does stillness help you get out of survival mode? Stillness gives your body and mind a chance to settle. Even a few minutes of quiet can calm the constant bracing of survival mode and create space to notice small good moments, which makes gratitude possible.How does a growth mindset view rest and stillness? A growth mindset sees rest as part of growth, not a sign of laziness. Like a seed growing quietly in the soil, much of our growth happens in the still, hidden moments.What are 3 ways to practice stillness?Start small with just two minutes of quiet and slow breathing.Find stillness before the scroll by giving the first minutes of your morning to God instead of your phone.Let stillness lead to thanks by asking, “What’s one good thing I can see right now?”In this episode, you’ll learn:Why survival mode keeps us from noticing the goodWhat Psalm 46:10 teaches about being stillHow a growth mindset reframes stillness as part of growth3 simple ways to bring stillness into busy daysA guided Sunday Solace stillness and gratitude prayerAn overview of week three: gratitude as a daily practiceToday’s practice: Take a few slow breaths, notice where you are, and pray, “God, I’m here. I’m still. Thank You for ___.”Want to go deeper? Listen to episode 111, “Can’t Move Forward? Why Stillness Is the Growth Mindset Move You’re Missing.”Do this with a friend: Week three starts today. Who is one person you could go through the rest of the 30 days of gratitude with? Send her this episode and invite her to join you.About the series: All November long, Midlife Transformation is releasing a short episode every day for 30 Days of Gratitude. Start anytime, and go back to Day 1 to begin from the beginning.Ready to get out of survival mode? Book your Survival Mode Breakthrough Coaching Session, a one-hour coaching session with Certified Transformation Life Coach, Rachael Arnold, for $47. We’ll name what’s keeping you stuck, reconnect you with what matters most, and leave you with one clear next step. Email: [email protected] the series? Please listen, share, rate, and review Midlife Transformation on Apple Podcasts. It helps more women find the show.Remember, it’s not about perfection. It’s about progress. Your transformation is not too late. It’s right on time.Support the showRachael D. Arnold, M.Ed., Certified Transformation Life [email protected]
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