Pastors expend lots of energy on Sundays. They end the day worn out physically, mentally and emotionally. Some would say, "Then go to bed early!" However, that is easier said than done. We are often too tired and keyed up to go to bed. Often times we are so relieved to have the day's pressure off of our shoulders that we kind of give ourselves late Sunday evening as a reward to do some things we have been wanting to do. Often it is to lay back and enjoy a few programs on television.
The next thing we know, the alarm clock is going off. It is time to get up and start the week at the church office all over again. You might want to consider going in an hour later to begin your day. Psychologically you are rewarding yourself for a day full of good work the day before.
Here are some things you might try to get Monday off to a better start:
Begin by anticipating your Monday morning on Friday afternoon. Fight the temptation to race away from a messy desk. Clean up your desk and leave yourself a to-do-list to make Monday morning a little more tolerable.
Begin with prayer. If you have not had your quiet time at home or elsewhere, take care of the phones so you can pray and read your Bible. All of Monday will be better once you have done those things.
Start some soothing music
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