172: Why Do We Avoid Rest? Understanding and Getting Past Our Excuses

Do you avoid rest, even though you know you need rest and God says sabbath is important? You keep on working, never stopping, always going from one thing to the next, but you feel burnout creeping in. Since rest is a normal human need, why do we make excuses about rest, push ourselves to exhaustion, and rarely prioritize rest, even though we need it? Using biblical truth and brain science, let’s talk about the surprising issue behind why it’s hard to find rest and gain new perspective on what’s behind our excuses to not rest. I want to give you practical ways to move past these limiting beliefs that keep us from rest so you can avoid burnout! PLUS: Don’t miss a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT at the end of the episode!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:[3:46] Understanding that rest is normal and my personal struggle with lack of rest and high stress[8:49] How do we recognize that it is time to rest?[10:06] The Biblical concept of rest and its importance in God’s word[17:26] The 7 limiting beliefs that hold us back from actually resting[19:06] Fear of resting and not being able to get things done[22:12] Fear of looking weak or broken by ourselves and others in society[23:36] Fear of making excuses around why you don’t want to work hard[24:55] Fear that God will not take care of us[25:59] Fear of our identity in that we place our worth in busy work[27:20] Fear of being bored[30:55] Fear that there is no value in rest[34:58] My huge announcement of taking a sabbatical for July and August 2022FREE WORKSHOP: Learn How to Transform Your Thoughts to Transform Your LifeDo you find it hard to let go of worry? Struggle with feeling you’re never enough?Or maybe you’re frustrated because you can’t make the changes you want in your life (lose the weight, start new habits or grow in a certain area)?Both brain science AND scripture show that every action we take starts first with a thought. If we change our thoughts, we can change our results. That’s why I want to give you the inside scoop on the most effective ways to change our thoughts at this FREE WORKSHOP! Sign up now at VibrantChristianLiving.com/mindAt this FREE WORKSHOP you’ll learn: Why it makes sense you’re stuck in toxic thought patterns The truth behind 3 popular myths on how to overcome negative thoughts A simple 3-step strategy to manage negative thoughts in-the-moment (this powerful tool alone is worth coming!)Plus you’ll get an inside look at the Christian Mindset Makeover™--the only course that equips Christian women with powerful brain-science + biblically based tools to break free from negative thoughts—in only 9 weeks!Go now to VibrantChristianLiving.com/mind right now to sign up for this amazing FREE WORKSHOP to learn how to transform your thoughts to transform your life.   Send us Fan Mail