I am not sure if you share the same loathing I do when I hear the term “self-care”.
It is right up there with the word “resilience”. I know the two terms are necessary and I know they are a part of our modern, military vernacular. Yet, I just can’t get past the irritation that I feel when someone asks me, “Are you taking time for self-care?”
What does self-care look like to a weathered military spouse? (Sorry, not loving the term “seasoned” right now either).
Welcome to this week’s Milspouse Empowerment Moment with Sharita is about setting goals. Our goals can change with each season that we are in. So start by reflecting on what season you are actually in, coming out of, or heading into.
As a professional organizer, the first few weeks of January hold a special place in my heart. There is something so wonderfully refreshing about clean new planners, optimistic resolutions on bulletin boards, and packing away the beautiful chaos of the holidays. The reset button is a magical thing and New Year’s is a perfect time to hit it! Your mileage may vary, but these are the things I refresh each January that truly help me step into the new year with confidence, purpose, and a sense of calm.
The biggest misconception about saving money is thinking it’s an important thing to do. Saving money is not an important thing to do. Just like breathing is not an important thing to do, but rather a necessity. Frank Molinar dives into how to set yourself up to live your best financial life in his book FINANCIAL DOMINANCE: Your Battle Plan for a Richer Life.
I heard about all of these things and more. But there is one thing that I didn’t hear enough about: hitting that deployment wall.
What’s the deployment wall?
It’s when you are drained from all the things—the responsibilities, missing your loved one, the emotional roller coaster. When you are just over. it. already.
Do you know what to do to keep your family safe from winter weather? The safest place to be in a winter storm, in fact, is inside. If you must go outside, there are steps you can take to protect yourself and your family.
As an active duty military spouse and career coach who works every day with fellow spouses, I’ve seen first-hand the importance of finding a meaningful career and an employer who cares.
Chrissy shares her secrets to crushing goals in our last MEM of 2021. With her tips, you too can ensure that your New Year’s resolutions last past March.
Are you born with athletic skills, or are they developed? The following exchange with retired Colonel Mike Sinisi (U.S. Air Force) will offer some insight. The Army Ten-Miler is not limited to Army personnel only. Mike has made more than ten appearances and registered some impressive times. The important takeaway is not about how fast he is but the development of his training over the years.
Not all of us can “Be Like Mike” and keep up the running performance that outpaces his age. We all have to do the work and make sacrifices, no matter our performance levels. Mike doesn’t step out the door and say, “I’ll run fast today and be first in my age group.” Instead, his approach is to take advantage of the experience and adjust his goals to fit the situation.
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