Mary Shaw-Ridley

“If our confidence is found in Christ, we will not be swayed by our circumstances. True contentment is based on a Person, and not on what’s going on around us.” – Dr. Charles F. Stanley (In Touch Ministries)  If you are physically active or exercise regularly, or treat yourself to a stroll in a serene setting, go to a movie, enjoy photography as a hobby, make time for afternoon tea, or simply retreat to read a favorite book, you are probably familiar with the benefits of self-care. Are Christians wise enough to engage in regular self-care? Where does work fit with this self-care model? Let’s consider the average American, including members of the Christian community. How are we doing with work/life balance or management? Let’s examine some of the research on work/life balance: According to Gallup’s State of the American Workplace 2017, 53 percent of employees say a role that allows them to have greater work-life balance and better personal well-being is “very important” to them. According to the global 2017 Randstad Employer Brand Research report, after an attractive salary and long-term job security (58 percent and 46 percent, respectively), 45 percent of surveyed employees note good work-life balance as an important attribute in gauging the attractiveness of an organization. How Employers Rate Themselves at Helping Employees Achieve Work-Life Balance: Twenty-three percent of companies surveyed in the 2017 Deloitte Global Human Capital...