Tackling Burnout
This candid and impactful conversation addresses the critical issue of burnout. Jeff Sandstrom and Dillan Howell offer practical tips and personal insights. Learn how to recognize, manage, and prevent burnout. Jeff and Dillan emphasize the importance of self-care, effective communication, and establishing healthy routines. This discussion is also about rediscovering passion and purpose for yourself and your role.
Key Points:
- Understanding the signs of burnout, including physical and emotional exhaustion, is crucial for leaders. It’s vital to acknowledge that burnout is not an identity but a temporary state that can be overcome.
- Conduct a self-audit to identify the causes of burnout. Overwork and misaligned priorities are common causes. This is an essential step towards recovery.
- Writing down job responsibilities can help clarify expectations. Discussing them with a supervisor can reduce unnecessary workload.
- Clear communication with supervisors about job responsibilities and expectations is critical. Addressing unmet and uncommunicated expectations is part of this.
- Leaders should not fear showing vulnerability to their supervisors. Honest conversations about feeling overwhelmed are necessary for finding solutions.
- Engaging in activities like prayer, worship, exercise, and hobbies can profoundly impact mental health. It can also combat burnout.
- Intentionally setting aside time for rest and disconnection from work is essential. It helps maintain mental and emotional health.
- Seek professional help if severe burnout leads to depression or anxiety. The church environment should support this step.
- Establishing routines and habits that promote a healthy work-life balance is essential for long-term wellbeing in leadership roles.
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