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Tips and strategies to help you embrace the struggle, manage stress, and live your best life. 

6 Tips to Help with Chronic Fatigue Apr 09, 2024

 

For those of you struggling with mental health challenges, you’ve likely experienced some form of fatigue. You may be battling chronic low energy in addition to your main issues...

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What Recovery from PTSD Looks Like: Apr 05, 2024

When I was diagnosed with PTSD after my combat deployment to Afghanistan, my first reaction was to think, “No shit.” Then, I immediately started wondering what it meant. Although I...

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Why the Traditional Approach to Stress Management Fails You: Apr 04, 2024

 

We’ve been taught to battle stress as if it’s the enemy, but what if I told you that this “fight” is exactly why we’re losing?

I used to think I was good at...

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How to Reach Out if You Are Struggling: Apr 01, 2024

After my wife passed, evenings were always the worst time for me. I would tuck my kids into bed, my house would go quiet, and the crippling feelings of loneliness, grief, and depression would hit...

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If You Are Feeling Down, Try This: Mar 29, 2024

I was playing games with my kids not too long ago and was hit with one of those moods—the mood where you feel a bit depressed, irritable, and down. You can’t put your finger on the...

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How to Find Meaning in Your Struggle: Mar 27, 2024

 

Research has shown that your ability to find a deeper meaning in your struggles can aid in recovery. However, if you are struggling with your mental health, it can be very challenging to...

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Choosing the Right Therapist- A Guide for First Responders Mar 25, 2024

You recognize that you need some support for your mental health and made the courageous decision to reach out for help. That’s a huge step, and you are on the right path to regaining your...

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5 Common Myths About PTSD in the First Responder Community Mar 22, 2024

 

When I became a police officer in 2009, I was suffering from PTSD due to my deployment to Afghanistan. I spent years learning how to manage my symptoms and get it under control. As I faced...

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Why there is no such thing as "Moving On" from Grief: Mar 20, 2024

Grief is a very misunderstood topic. Whether it’s the frequently misinterpreted Kubler-Ross model of the “five stages of grief” or people’s well-intentioned but misguided...

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Simple Framework to Identify and Eliminate Limiting Beliefs: Mar 18, 2024

Are your internal beliefs holding you back from overcoming your challenges and living your best life?

We all have internal beliefs that form part of our identity. Some beliefs can be very helpful,...

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5 Barriers Preventing First Responders from Asking for Help: Mar 15, 2024

It’s easy to tell people to reach out when they are struggling, but for those of you who have been in that dark place, you know how difficult it is. When you are alone with your thoughts,...

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How to Silence Your Inner Demons: Mar 11, 2024

It takes incredible strength, discipline, and courage to wake up daily and confront your demons.

 

These demons take many forms. They might be the mental illness you are dealing with, your...

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