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During the holiday season, it’s easy to get caught up in overwhelm. And when we find ourselves overwhelmed, we often shut down or act out because we don’t know where to put that intense anxiety and emotion.  
In today’s episode, Quinn helps listeners process their overwhelm by learning how to manage it. Specifically, she teaches listeners how to: 

Identify if they are caught in a busy state causing them to feel overwhelmed 
Ground themselves away from worry 
Four calming thoughts to help fight back against overwhelm  

Mind Renewal Tip:
Only you can fight against your overwhelm. 
Scripture Renewal Tip:
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 
Thoughts Quinn Discusses:

This really isn’t as big of a deal as I’m making it.  
God’s got my back. 
What if it all works out?  
I can survive things not working. 

The Christmas Devotional: Hope & Humor for the Holidays is available online HERE

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In today’s episode, Quinn talks all about gratitude and what it is, what it isn’t, and why we all need it! She also explains four different ways we can show gratitude to others.  
After listening, listeners will be able to understand: 

How gratitude affects our brain against natural negativity 
The power of knowing the why behind why you are grateful 
What happens to our health when we appreciate others 

Mind Renewal Tip:
When we are grateful, our circumstances don’t change. But our experience of our circumstances does!  
Scripture Renewal Tip:
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 
Resources:
Happiness Advantage Principles Psychology Performance
WAU Gratitude
The Four A's for Expressing Gratitude
The Christmas Devotional: Hope & Humor for the Holidays is available on-line HERE

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People always wonder if there is a secret to happiness and an 85-year study by Harvard University found that positive relationships are the biggest factor in helping people have happier, healthier and longer lives. So today’s episode is all about helping listeners find ways to strengthen their relationships.  
In today’s episode, Quinn discusses: 

How our relationship with God feeds our happiness 
The power of accountability in healthy relationships 
Why vulnerability is something we all need in healthy relationships 

Mind Renewal Tip:
If you want more happiness in life, don’t seek more things. Or beauty. Or success. Seek more meaningful relationships with people.  
Scripture Renewal Tip:
Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 11: 28-29 
Studies:
85-year Harvard Study
Holding a Loved One's Hand Eases Pain and Syncs Brainwaves
The Christmas Devotional: Hope & Humor for the Holidays is available on-line HERE.

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Focus is something that is hard to do at times but necessary for us all. Retaining and learning new information from what we focus on is what allows our brains to grow and learn in the best ways possible, but can also feel harder than we desire! 
Today’s episode is all about helping listeners understand ways they can improve their focus and one way they can retain more of what they focus on. After listening, they will understand: 

What an ultradian rhythm is. 
The importance of your eyes in training your brain for focus. 
The importance of rest for your brain after focus.  

Scripture Renewal Tip:
Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, 
Colossians 3:23 
Mind Renewal Tip:
You get more of what you focus on! 
Resources:
Benefits of Meditation
How to Use Caffeine & Coffee to Improve Focus | Dr. Andrew Huberman
Focus Toolkit
The Christmas Devotional: Hope & Humor for the Holidays is available on-line HERE.

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In today’s episode, Quinn discusses the power of walking and how it’s an underrated superpower that can benefit us both mentally and physically. Because movement is medicine, walking has many health benefits that extend into our minds! 
In the episode, Quinn discusses some of the work of Shane O'Mara, Author of “In Praise of Walking” and teaches listeners: 

The health benefits of walking. 
Simple ways to incorporate new habits of walking into their lives. 
How a study found the brain gets “younger” by walking 30 minutes three times a week. 

Scripture Renewal Tip:
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105  
Mind Renewal Tip:
If movement is medicine then walking is one of the best ways to heal our mind and body naturally!
Resources:
Praise Walking New Scientific Exploration
The Surprising Science of Walking
The Remarkable Science of Walking
The Christmas Devotional: Hope & Humor for the Holidays available on-line HERE.

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Sleep is non-negotiable. It’s the easiest way to reset your brain and body, but most Americans don’t get enough of it. Yet we need it to survive and thrive so we have to figure out how to get more of it.  
In today’s episode, Quinn explores the science behind sleep and helps listeners have a better understanding of: 

Steps they can create for a better sleep routine. 
The power of light in helping us sleep better.
A caffeine nap and how we can use it when we are struggling with mental alertness.

Mind Renewal Tip:
Sometimes when we think we have 100 things causing stress in our lives, we actually need to sleep. And we can find that most of those stresses disappear.  
Scripture Renewal Tip:
In vain you rise early and stay up late. Toiling for food to eat. For he grants sleep to those he loves. Psalm 127:2 
9 Steps for Healthy Sleep
1. Go to bed and get up at the same time so you can anchor your sleep.  
2. Keep it cool at bedtime. Around 70 in your house.  
3. Dim your house an hour before bed! 
4. Don’t stay in bed for long periods of time awake (more than 25 minutes). 
5. Expose yourself to 25 minutes of light a day a day preferably natural light first thing in the morning.  
6. Do your best to avoid alcohol and caffeine after 1 p.m.  
7. After a bad night of sleep, don’t change your normal sleep routine!   
8. Form a daily bedtime routine to help you wind down! 
9. Exercise during the day in order to increase sleep efficiency at night.  
Resources:
Exercising for Better Sleep