Beyond Burnout: Learning Balance from the Rule of St. Benedict (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781639664146)

In Beyond Burnout Learning Balance from the Rule of St. Benedict, Pamela M. Patnode shares a spiritually grounded exploration of burnout through the lens of Catholic faith and vocation. Drawing on the Rule of St. Benedict and the lives of the saints, this much-needed book bridges contemporary wellness research and timeless spiritual wisdom.

Beyond Burnout speaks to those who are overwhelmed or exhausted bymodern demands. Framing the antidote to burnout through the saints andtheir vocations, Patnode expounds on the roles of rest and boundaries, leisureand relationship, and prayer and worship as healing balm for burnout.

Understanding the need for practical tools, Patnode offers actionable steps, like "dialing it down," to move out of burnout and toward flourishing in faith.Beyond Burnout will empower you to pursue a balanced life in Christ -- onemarked by fruitful activity, rest, leisure, and prayer. This book reveals a pathforward for everyone who longs to grow in their relationship with God in away that fosters lasting joy.