Sunday evening and I can barely keep my eyes open. The last several weeks I've felt completely wiped out as soon as I've had a chance to just chill.
Don't feel like I'm doing any more than normal on Sunday's but I think I'm having a hard time trying to recoup on the weekends. I don't take naps because I don't wake up well from them.
How do you recover after a full weekend of ministry?
Peace.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Tired
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When I was leading my team, I felt the same way on sunday afternoons & evenings, and I was only leading the musicians week in and week out. You've got a bit more on your plate.
We've also added a third service, which technically adds another day of "work" to your schedule. You take that day each week for 4 months, and you've wedged in another 2 weeks of "work" to a schedule that was already full.
In addition to the third service, you've planned and pulled off Christmas, are in the midst of planning Easter, and have consistently raised the bar each week @ The Orchard.
I'm tired just typing it!!!
Plus your a husband and a father.
You're the Creative Arts Director at one of the most Innovative churches in the US. That means that you're going to continue to raise the bar to meet expecatations that aren't going to get any lower.
I'd encourage you, to look at the people around you, and determine if there's anything that you're holding on to, that you can hand off. It might be something small that seems insignificant to you, but someone else could take away from you on a weekly or monthly basis (like you did w/scheduling).
Can you hand off some weekend responsibilities to someone? Not every week, but occasionally. I know it's the most important part of your job, so if you can't delegate part of that responsibility, then at some point, you'll need to find more off time during the week.
Just my .02 from the peanut gallery.
Another thing.....
As far as naps, go, I heard once that if you need a nap, to nap in incrments of 45 minutes. I guess it's supposed to line up with your sleep cycles. Especially if you don't have the freedom to just wake up once your rested.
It seems to work for me when I'm in that position.
You guys do an A M A Z I N G job with the music each week. You're probably worn out because it seems that you really put all of yourself into making it incredible.
I LOVE Sunday afternoon naps. Even if it's only 20 minutes, i feel better!
Mike,
When we get skunked at cards by our wives after church, it can't help those feelings of fatigue! And really, if I had any good advice, I would use it myself!
But our friend Dougie is spot on. It has been my experience that when I begin to feel wiped out like that, then my life is not in balance. And usually, my bride is aware of this long before I am.
And she always tells me, "Sometimes you need to say 'no' to some good things to say 'yes' to the best." So I would challenge you to pick those critical few things that really make an impact and let the rest go, or find someone else to do them (80/20 thinking).
Whenever I have done this (and I have to reassess and rebalance regularly!), I am always amazed at how much less stress I have and at how much better I am able to handle the important things. And the funny thing is, nobody seems to really notice that I stopped doing the less important items!
Todd
disclaimer -- you know how crazy my life is, and how dangerous it is to follow ANY advice from me on this topic. By following this advice, you are hereby agreeing to indemnify and hold harmless your friend, Todd, for any damages caused by following aforementioned advice.
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