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.
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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 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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