Episode 185 How to Overcome Burnout, Workaholism and Overwhelm in Ministry

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In this episode, Brian Russell takes you on a deep dive into how to overcome burnout, workaholism and overwhelm in ministry. He breaks down elements to flourishing and thriving: (1) Establishing one’s true values and mission (2) Learning to feel one’s feelings (3) Setting up a rule of life (4) Practicing Sabbath (5) Creating firm boundaries via rules for saying “yes” or “no” Interested in Deeper: www.brianrussellphd.com/deeper Sign up for Brian’s Monthly Update: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter Brian Russell’s Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: [email protected] Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #burnout #ministry #spiritualgrowth

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In this episode, Brian Russell takes you on a deep dive into how to overcome burnout, workaholism and overwhelm in ministry. He breaks down elements to flourishing and thriving: (1) Establishing one’s true values and mission(2) Learning to feel one’s feelings(3) Setting up a rule of life(4) Practicing Sabbath(5) Creating firm boundaries via rules for saying “yes” or “no” Interested in Deeper: www.brianrussellphd.com/deeper Sign up for Brian’s Monthly Update: www.brianrussellphd.com/newsletter Brian Russell’s Books Astonished by the Word: Reading Scripture for Deep Transformation https://amzn.to/3uuWCoQ Centering Prayer: Sitting Quietly in God’s Presence Can Change Your Life https://amzn.to/2S0AcIZ (Re)Aligning with God: Reading Scripture for Church and World (Cascade Books) https://amzn.to/30tP4S9 Invitation: A Bible Study to Begin With (Seedbed) https://my.seedbed.com/product/onebook-invitation-by-brian-russell/ Join Brian’s Monthly free centering prayer gathering: www.centeringprayerbook.com Connecting with Brian: Website: www.brianrussellphd.com Twitter: @briandrussell Instagram: @yourprofessorforlife Interested in coaching or inviting Brian to speak or teach for your community of faith or group? Email: [email protected] Links to Amazon are Affiliate links. If you purchase items through these links, Amazon returns a small percentage of the sale to Brian Russell. This supports the podcast and does not increase the price of the items you may choose to buy. Thank you for your support. #burnout #ministry #spiritualgrowth

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