Most people are self-aware enough to realize a sleepless night, or a night of constantly interrupted sleep greatly affects their mood the next day. So what happens after several nights of unhealthy sleep? That negative mood starts to become “normal” and the individual becomes less aware of it. This negative mood, according to Harvard, … [Read more…]
Those who follow me on Facebook know my spring cleaning also includes cleaning out old files from my computer. I got to post a great throwback of my wife and daughter, from just a few days after she was born the other day. Today, I found an old power point presentation, and I’m really not … [Read more…]
Over the past few weeks I’ve been blessed with reviewing articles and presenting them on our blog post. These articles have covered a verity of topics all related to stress, burnout, prevention of the fore mentioned, and the recuperation from it. At the same time, I very rarely write about myself, or mention how this … [Read more…]
In dealing with burnout, whether we are avoiding it or recovering from it, we need to realize that taking proper care of our self is important. It allows us to continue on in what we love, and to continue in what God has called us to do. Today, I came across an article on gotquestions.org … [Read more…]
We are blessed to have Delores White, LPC-S, NCC, CART, NSOTP of Next Step Counseling and Education Center in Victoria and Luling, Texas, discus with us the topic of burnout and boundaries. Mrs. White provides treatment in several different areas, including family, relationship, and individual counseling. In addition, she also instructs at the University of … [Read more…]
When discussing burnout, most people have the tendency to lump all types together. While this mindset is dangerous for several reasons, the most obvious is it makes it hard to address the underlying cause. That begs the question, “What are the different types of burnout?” Leadershipresources.org highlighted four different types that most can be categorized … [Read more…]
Most of our blogs have spent time discussing preventing burnout in ministers. But what about those who are already burned out? I read a blog article today by Thom S. Rainer called Twelve Ways Pastors went from Burnout to Vision. Most of the list entries were familiar to me, and I expected to see them … [Read more…]
I read an article today on churchleaders.com called “Ten Rules to Avoid Ministry Burnout” by Dave Wied. I’ll include the hyperlink below. Dave starts by giving a great description of the downward spiral of burnout, and how it sets in. If you have never thought through it, please take time to read it. While we … [Read more…]
A lot of times, when things are going good, I notice I am twirling my thumbs. Why? Because I am bored. Peter Drucker’s book Managing the Nonprofit Organization ask the question, “Are you enjoying a pleasant routine?” If so, get yourself out of it NOW! Drucker tells us a pleasant routine leads to boredom, which … [Read more…]