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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2023 · 19 MIN

309: How Do I Rest? Three Myths About Rest and Ministry

from The One Thing · host Reach Australia

Is the reason that gospel workers are tired because they don't understand what rest is? Derek and Scott discuss three myths of rest: Myth #1: Doing more work does not make us better workers:  Truth #1: Resting makes us better, more effective workers Myth #2: I don’t need to rest, that’s what holidays are for Truth#2: You can’t binge your rest, it needs to be a habit Myth #3: I get some sleep each night.  That’s rest. Truth #3: Sleep is important but is not rest. Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work LessAlex Soojung-Kim Pang Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith  Atomic Habits by James Clear. Burnout and Rest by Valarie Ling   List of things to improve your sleep by Matthew Walker  CREDITS: The One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

Is the reason that gospel workers are tired because they don't understand what rest is? Derek and Scott discuss three myths of rest: Myth #1: Doing more work does not make us better workers:  Truth #1: Resting makes us better, more effective workers Myth #2: I don’t need to rest, that’s what holidays are for Truth#2: You can’t binge your rest, it needs to be a habit Myth #3: I get some sleep each night.  That’s rest. Truth #3: Sleep is important but is not rest. Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work LessAlex Soojung-Kim Pang Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith  Atomic Habits by James Clear. Burnout and Rest by Valarie Ling   List of things to improve your sleep by Matthew Walker  CREDITS: The One Thing is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠⁠. For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ To support the Reach Australia Online Library head ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

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Is the reason that gospel workers are tired because they don't understand what rest is? Derek and Scott discuss three myths of rest: Myth #1: Doing more work does not make us better workers:  Truth #1: Resting makes us better, more effective...

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