Are You on the PATHWAY to BURNOUT?

From 6 Simple Ways to Avoid Burnout, "Studies estimate that stress costs US businesses up to $300 billion dollars in lost productivity each year. In the wake of such statistics, there is beginning to be a larger discussion about burnout, which is essentially when stress and pressure (often in the workplace) have become so great that overall quality of life and quality of work become negatively impacted.

This infographic explains some possible warning signs that burnout may be on the way, and some tips on ways to attempt preventing burnout from taking hold and sideswiping productivity—and worse, overall well-being. Read on to find some interesting and potentially helpful tips, and to gauge if any of the offered suggestions, like spending more time in parks, taking breaks every 50 minutes, or even perhaps scheduling a vacation might prove helpful for you."


Here are 7 signs you may be on the verge of BURNOUT:
1.  Sleeplessness
2.  Frequent Illness
3.  Depression
4.  Irritability with co-workers, friends, and family
5.  Forgetfulness
6.  Working hard and feeling drained without signns of higher production
7.  General lack of interest/feeling of apathy.

How are you incorporating these 6 Simple Strategies into your rhythm of work and rest?  
1.  Get enough sleep 
2.  Exercise
3.  "Green Spaces"
4.  Take Breaks (for every hour of work TAKE 10)
5.  Work 40 hours
6. Take vacations
7.  

God gave us a prescription to help with burnout when he GIFTED to us SABBATH.  Sabbath is a weekly reminder that Jesus is our ultimate REST.  Are you resting well?  When we believe the PRESSURE to produce for the KINGDOM of GOD is all on our shoulders and we can't stop to rest, relax, recreate, and be reclaimed for the Kingdom; we are in danger of burnout!  

Practicing Sabbath, along with daily breaks ("quiet times") and weekly breaks ("days-off" and Sabbath rest), in addition to the STRATEGIES in the info-graphic, can provide you the means to live well into the work God has given to you!