The Life Coach Lounge

EP 53: Are Your Leisure Habits Draining You? Transform Your Free Time with Purpose, Faith & Rest

37 min · 28 apr 2026
aflevering EP 53: Are Your Leisure Habits Draining You? Transform Your Free Time with Purpose, Faith & Rest artwork

Beschrijving

Are your leisure habits helping you grow—or quietly draining your energy? In this faith-filled episode of The Life Coach Lounge, Christian life coaches Emily Kolars, Angela Pleune, and Lisa Gates dive into the powerful connection between your daily habits, free time, and overall well-being. If you’ve ever felt stuck in mindless scrolling, unfulfilling routines, or burnout, this conversation will help you rethink how you spend your downtime. We explore the difference between life-giving leisure activities and low-quality habits that leave you feeling depleted. From social media overuse to binge-watching and buffering behaviors, you’ll learn how to recognize when your habits are serving as escape instead of restoration. Discover how to intentionally choose restorative hobbies to dramatically improve your mental health, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth. Your free time is shaping who you’re becoming. When you align your habits with your values and your faith, you create space for deeper connection, clarity, and fulfillment. If you’re ready to stop feeling drained and start living with more intention, this episode will give you the tools to transform your downtime into something truly life-giving. You’re invited to hang out with us once a month in our “Virtual Lounge” on Zoom! Join the Life Coach Lounge Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16Ma1U1EMK/?mibextid=wwXIfr] for details! Connect with us: The Life Coach Lounge on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/the_life_coach_lounge_?igsh=MTVlc2V2bGViM2tvOA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr] Angela Pleune: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/angelapleune?igsh=MXFzYzc4OTc3bDh6dg==]Website [https://www.angelapleune.com/], Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/angelapleune?igsh=MXFzYzc4OTc3bDh6dg==] Emily Kolars: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website [https://everythingbeautifulcoaching.com/], Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/emily.kolars?igsh=MnhncW0yanI3NDgy] Lisa Gates: Website [https://www.lisagatescoaching.com/], ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lisalgates?igsh=MXNiYW1ldzgxaHE2aQ==] Christian podcast, faith-based personal growth, leisure habits, healthy habits, intentional living, mindless scrolling, social media detox, habit stacking, mental wellness, spiritual growth, Christian life coach, personal development, routines for success, meaningful hobbies, rest and renewal, faith and habits, emotional health

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