Work/Life Balance aided by Religious Faith

Matt Bloom of the University of Notre Dame has done a lot of research, especially on employees in service-related industries who experience high levels of burnout and blurred boundaries. This infographic suggests there are four key dimensions and three essentials to well-being in the workplace. His research points to the value of religious faith in connecting purpose and work in a harmonious relationship that brings satisfaction in work and personal life.

Listen to his Ted Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pVlWshuUCHI

The Church too, is a service calling whose servants regularly find work-life boundaries blurred, and burnout is a constant threat.

Ironically, many who work in the church or supervise employees of the church forget to bring their religious faith into a meaningful relationship between work and personal life.

More on Dr. Bloom's work and its application to clergy can be found in his book Flourishing in Ministry: How to Cultivate Clergy Wellbeing