Episode 53: Habits of Happy Pastors

Episode 53: Habits of Happy Pastors   They Maintain an Optimistic Outlook

• Is it in your nature?
• You can develop the trait.
• Faith plays a role.
• Ask yourself some questions about what is going on in your life?

They Don’t Compare themselves to Others

• Bigger is not always better
• Influence is relative
• Be true to yourself
• “When you compare yourself to others you lose every time."

They Exercise Gratitude

• Is it only a Thanksgiving thing?
• Optimism leads to gratitude
• “Is there somebody in my life who has blessed me?"
  • Thank them

They Engage the World with Kindness

• People are beat down and in need of kindness.
• Kindness requires tenderness and forgiving.
• Don’t let cynicism make you unkind.
• Practice "random acts of kindness."

 

They Maintain Active Friendships

• Avoid “stinking’ thinkin’” - Zig Zigler
• Invest in the relationship.
• Have friends both inside and outside the church.