Learning to Rest: Episode 731

Published: Feb. 3, 2022, 10 a.m.

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Making time for rest, plus common fears of a people-pleaser, and should you and your spouse have separate bank accounts?

Featured musical artist: David Baloche ( https://www.louderthanthemusic.com/product.php?id=2437 )

Roundtable: How to Rest Well

Your to-do list is full and it seems like you don\\u2019t have enough time to catch your breath. Are you taking on too much? Are your priorities off? Maybe you don\\u2019t know the difference between \\u201cchecking out\\u201d and getting true restorative rest. Our guests share ways they\\u2019ve learned to practice self-care and rest well, even with busy lives.

Culture: Taming the People-Pleasing Monster (Part 1)

People-pleasers abound. In fact, if you\\u2019re honest, you probably are one. People-pleasers do the hard work, hoping someone will notice or give us a compliment for our efforts. Or we never say \\u201cno,\\u201d afraid to face disapproval or rejection. But constantly looking for approval will only leave us feeling used and depleted. Dr. Mike Bechtle shares how he\\u2019s struggled with and learned to stop trying to live for the approval of others. In part one of our discussion, he\\u2019ll share the common fears that people-pleasers face.

Inbox: Separate Finances in Marriage?

She and her boyfriend are close to getting engaged, but she\\u2019s troubled by some of his requests. Years ago, he went through a tough divorce where he lost a lot. Now, he\\u2019s wanting to have separate bank accounts and has even mentioned her signing a prenuptial agreement. What\\u2019s the best way for her to respond to these concerns? Counselor Glenn Lutjens weighs in.

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