Superglue Podcast

Learning about various personalities will not only allow you to grow but you can learn how to manage and uplift people with personalities that are different than yours!

There is the risk that individuals who view their work as particularly meaningful are more likely to sacrifice their self-care and can be at a higher risk of experiencing burnout. Taking a break from work (both in the form of short breaks throughout the day and longer vacations and time off) is a necessary part of preventing burnout and staying productive. In careers where there is never a convenient time to take a break or formal leave, it is especially important to plan for time off and to keep to that commitment. Plan for, protect, and proceed with self-care!

People often do this with the best of intentions. Have those hard conversations and invite vulnerability into the space. Here are a few tips!

Plan for It

Script out what you want to say.
Delete what is not necessary.
Highlight 1-2 things that need to be said.
Be willing to admit your own mistakes.
Set up a time to talk.
Give a quick overview to explain what you want to talk about in the most neutral way.
Ask questions to show you are willing to listen: "Is there a way we can make the process more efficient? Is there anything I can do individually to make it easier on you?”

John 8:32 ESV

• And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

Proverbs 11:3 ESV

• The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.

Don't be afraid to get wet. You are a change-maker. Here are some tips to empower you!

1. Find a place to clear your mind and then write down 2 goals you have for yourself.
2. Consider who is not listening or what needs to be said. Write them a letter. Sit with it for a day and then decide if you need to say it.; in-person would be best. Go into with the intention to be supportive of their ideas and remove status from the conversation.
3. Ask for job responsibilities that excite you.
4. Focus on your hobbies and passions when not at work.
5. After a lot of careful consideration, if it is best for you then consider a job (or even career) change.

Nurturing Your Relationships

1. Reach out to your best friend who always makes you feel better.
2. Call an old friend who you haven’t talked to in a long time.
3. Have deep conversations with family members.
4. Expand your circle of friends by going to community activities that align with your interests.
5. Create “families of choice” if your own family is unable to meet your needs.
6. Seek group therapy if you feel misunderstood by friends and family.
7. Join a community sports team, choir, or other similar group.
8. Talk to strangers.
9. Put your smart phone on silent and away and have a long conversation with yourself or a close friend!

Insights:

Romans 8:26 ESV 

• Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.

Mark 12:31 ESV 

• The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

If You Have Less Than 3 Minutes

1. Do 10 jumping jacks.
2. Set an alarm for 2 minutes and focus mindfully on your breathing, nonjudgmentally bringing yourself back from any distractions.
3. Do a power pose to increase your confidence and lower your stress.
4. Write down 3 things you feel grateful for.
5. Write down 3 things you like about yourself.
6. Take a quick work break to walk around your office.
7. Listen to an empowering song.
8. Write a “nice to meet you” or “thank you” email.

Insights -
2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV / 

• Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV / 

• Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed, grab some tea and sit with God. Consider these ideas:

1. Make a to-do list.
2. Pick 2-3 small tasks and get them done so that you feel a sense of accomplishment.
3. Delegate work if possible.
4. Ask for help.
5. Vent to someone who you trust to help you find perspective.
6. Remind yourself that work and life stressors ebb and flow, and that there is an end in sight.
7. Ask a colleague if instead of meeting in an office, you can do a walking meeting to help get your blood pumping while you work.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 ESV 
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

1 Corinthians 9:26, 
 "Therefore I do not run like someone running aimlessly; I do not fight like a boxer beating the air."

James 3:17 ESV 

• But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.

Galatians 5:22-23 ESV

• But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things, there is no law.