I show faith-based leaders how to be a non-anxious presence, personally and professionally.
Two for Tuesday - Beware the Quick Fix
Hi Reader,
One characteristic of a chronically anxious society is the desire for a quick fix. In this three-minute video, I unpack how church leaders can avoid this temptation and focus on the long, often painful, process of lasting change.
Recommendations
Attitude is everything for the non-anxious leader. This week's recommendations can give you a boost.
Your Overall Happiness in Life Boils Down to 3 Simple Habits by Marcel Schwantes. This brief article is an important reminder about what makes you tick.
This Will Make You Feel More Positive: 11 Secrets From Research by Eric Barker. This deep dive is at least worth skimming (the summary is at the end). There are likely one or more things on the list that you can add to your daily routine.
Podcast
Episode 250 of The Non-Anxious Leader Podcast, 3 Simple Steps to Repair a Reactive (or Adaptive) Response, is now available.
That's it for this week. Thanks for reading.
Peace,
Jack
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Jack Shitama
I show faith-based leaders how to be a non-anxious presence, personally and professionally.
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