The Be Still Blog
Practical tips, tools, and resources to help manage stress and anxiety.
A Restivity Plan for the Stressed Out, Self-Employed Caregiver
When you are self-employed and a caregiver, things get complicated. It’s hard enough to manage…
Doing some deep work? You need to schedule deep rest.
This image showed up in my Instagram feed recently from author and trauma therapist, Aundi…
Lessons I’m Learning: Trusting An Unknown Future To A Known God
Originally Published December 2015, and Updated: September 9, 2021 Corrie ten Boom said, “Never be…
Selah: An Invitation To Pause
Post updated July 29, 2021 Occasionally I get asked where does the name selah reflections…
What is a personal quarterly review? Why it’s a necessity not a luxury + Workbook
After listening to readers rave about a book called “Essentialism”, I couldn’t help but be…
Stressed Out? Here are 4 Simple Ideas to Include in Your Next Mini-Retreat
Recently I had a Monday where nothing was terribly wrong, but then suddenly it felt…
You Need A Break: Create your own Take-A-Break Kit
Years ago, I had a fun side-hustle. I made soaps, lotions, and other fun bath…
Hold On To Your Dream
Recently I was inspired by Tsh Oxenreider’s Commonplace Notebook on Tumblr, and thought it might…
The Importance of a Morning Routine: Why I walk my dog every morning
The idea of a morning routine might make you cringe. The thought of being told…
Plans Will Go Wrong, It’s Guaranteed. Here Are 3 things To Remember
Post Originally Published May 12, 2016 – updated November 18, 2019 It doesn’t matter who…
How Sabbath Rest Can Help Manage Stress and Anxiety
The idea of Sabbath has always seemed to me like a strange, Old Testament word….
Preparing Your Mind For Action: Lessons Learned from 1 Peter 1:13
The first line of 1 Peter 1:13 in my NIV Bible has grabbed my attention…