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For someone undergoing recovery, it can be challenging to stay on the path of sobriety while also trying to handle all the stresses and challenges of everyday life. The good news is that facing setbacks is perfectly normal, and it’s all about continuing to have the will to get back on track. In this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast, Chris shares with John some personal news, the regrets that he has with the way he handled some personal struggles, and what he intends to do about it, moving forward.
HIGHLIGHTS
Taking over a ministry and completing a 'business divorce'
Continuing recovery amidst personal and professional challenges
Advice for people experiencing near-burnout levels of stress and overwhelm
The rhythm of creation, rest, and work
Our culture celebrates over-work, but we don't have to
Consistency always trumps intensity
QUOTES
Chris describes his recent struggle with balancing work, self, and family: "I'd given my partner a lot of paternity leave when he had his daughter earlier this year, and I thought that it was gonna be a no-brainer that I would get to take several weeks to rest and be with my family. And I got like, 10 minutes and went straight back to work."
Chris on saying no more often: "As someone who struggles with co-dependency, in order to make space, I'm going to have to disappoint somebody by saying I need to take a break right now. I'm sorry, I cannot do this. Here are the other things that I need to do. As a co-dependent, saying no is very difficult for me."
John on listening to God's will about work and rest: "We get to this place where we care so much about what other people think that we're starting to discount what God thinks and what He really wants us to do. We know unequivocally that He wants us to work from a place of rest. He built it into the rhythm of creation for us to work six days and take a day of rest."
Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!
For someone undergoing recovery, it can be challenging to stay on the path of sobriety while also trying to handle all the stresses and challenges of everyday life. The good news is that facing setbacks is perfectly normal, and it’s all about continuing to have the will to get back on track. In this episode of The Recovery Lifestyle podcast, Chris shares with John some personal news, the regrets that he has with the way he handled some personal struggles, and what he intends to do about it, moving forward.
HIGHLIGHTS
QUOTES
Chris describes his recent struggle with balancing work, self, and family: "I'd given my partner a lot of paternity leave when he had his daughter earlier this year, and I thought that it was gonna be a no-brainer that I would get to take several weeks to rest and be with my family. And I got like, 10 minutes and went straight back to work."
Chris on saying no more often: "As someone who struggles with co-dependency, in order to make space, I'm going to have to disappoint somebody by saying I need to take a break right now. I'm sorry, I cannot do this. Here are the other things that I need to do. As a co-dependent, saying no is very difficult for me."
John on listening to God's will about work and rest: "We get to this place where we care so much about what other people think that we're starting to discount what God thinks and what He really wants us to do. We know unequivocally that He wants us to work from a place of rest. He built it into the rhythm of creation for us to work six days and take a day of rest."
Want to share feedback or need a prayer request? Please visit https://recoverylifestyle.com/contact to reach out!
