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Level YourSelf UP PodcastAuthor: John Budd
A podcast where I share my journey, I hope to encourage you to be the best version of yourself. It's not about perfection but progress. Language: en Genres: Business, Health & Fitness Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Mindful Pause To Reclaim Your Life
Episode 113
Monday, 17 November, 2025
In this episode of Level Yourself Up, I talk about how a mindful pause resets your mind, your spirit, and your emotions. You deal with pressure and noise every day, and a short pause helps you shift your focus toward peace and strength. I share the breathing pattern I use, the scriptures that guide me, and the gratitude habits that keep my mornings grounded. You will hear how these tools help you respond with clarity instead of reacting in frustration. This episode gives you a simple path to reset your day with purpose. You will learn how to recognize tension before it builds, how to slow your reactions, and how to use a mindful pause during stressful moments. I show you what to focus on, how to use breathing to calm your thoughts, and how scripture shapes a peaceful mindset. I also share a guided pause you can follow as you listen. These steps help you create space to think clearly and invite peace back into your day. If you feel stretched or overwhelmed, this episode offers a steady place to start. MAIN TALKING POINTS • What a mindful pause is and why it works • How stress shows up in your day without warning • How Philippians 4:8 and Psalms 46:10 guide your focus • How to use a simple four count inhale and six count exhale • How gratitude shifts your emotional state • How to identify triggers before they create stress • How to build your own daily pause routine WEEKLY CHALLENGE Take one mindful pause every day this week. Step away from the noise. Breathe in peace. Let out pressure. REFLECTION QUESTIONS • When do you most need a mindful pause • What people or situations trigger stress in you • How can you invite peace before you react • What changes when you slow down and breathe • What part of your day needs a pause the most LINKS Visit the podcast page at https://www.levelyourselfup.com/podcasts/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@level.yourself.up YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@levelyourself_up










