Leading Yourself Physically

In episode 13, Trent and Greg talk about stewarding our physical bodies well. When we lead ourselves well in this area, then we become the most effective and healthy leaders we can be for ourselves, our families, and our churches.

Show Notes

What are we not trying to do with this episode?

Workout programs
Diet conversation
Sell you something

Why is this important to talk about?

We start with the model of Jesus
Stewardship

What are we talking about when we talk about stewarding our physical health?

Diet
Exercise
Sleep

What are the benefits of body stewardship as a pastor and leader?

Stress reliever
More energy
More alert
Healthy habits leak into other other areas of our life (this is a healthy habit)

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Atomic Habits, by James Clear
The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg
Start, by Jon Acuff
Finish, by Jon Acuff

EPISODE 13 QUOTES:

The most important leader you can lead is yourself.
The best gift you can give to your church is a healthy you.
When you take care of your body, it begins to leak into other areas of your life.
When you are stressed, you feel it physically.