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

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 Less
Alex 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 

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