1. Keep your walk with God a priority. Don’t just talk it, but make an action plan and ask someone to keep you accountable.

2. Make God’s plans your plans. Burnout often comes because we are trying to run with our agenda when God has another agenda in mind.

3. Stop people pleasing. There is freedom that comes when you realize that you were never called to keep everyone happy.

4. Learn to say no. Saying no is not selfish. When you say no, you’ll be able to spend quality time on the things you’ve already said yes to.

5. Get help. Delegate whenever you can delegate. Find experienced and capable people to help you.

6. Make the time to do nothing! We all need to take time to relax, refresh and replenish. Don’t keep pushing yourself.

7. Establish realistic expectations for what you can and cannot accomplish. I need 8 hours of sleep at night. I can’t stay up every night until midnight working, although I would love to. If I push for several days in a row and try to exist on 6 hours, I drag. I’ve learned that I’m most productive when I protect my 8 hours of sleep.

8. Laugh, smile and have fun! Ministry shouldn’t be a drag. Refuse to be serious all the time.