Tactical Living

Most of us are fed up with seeing the newest fad diet trends showcased in every media outlet that we come across on a daily basis. The ketogenic, paleo, Mediterranean and fasting are just a few of the dozens that pop up on filtered social media feeds. Most Americans are overweight and malnourished. There is a constant battle against you attempting to live a healthy lifestyle versus the pressure of supersized and convenience that you come across daily. Although the foundation does begin with diet and exercise, there is an easier way to frame your mindset to make sure that you don’t fall victim to yet another failed program.

For some, they have the opportunity each day to wake up excited to go to work. Are you one of the majority that dreads having to walk into the office each morning? It is easy to get caught up in what is comfortable while neglecting what truly makes you happy each day. It takes a lot of risk and uncomfortable feelings to decide to change careers when you’re burnt out. Those who never act on making a career change will never experience the feeling of satisfaction that they envy in others who seems to content in their passion-driven jobs.

For some, they have the opportunity each day to wake up excited to go to work. Are you one of the majority that dreads having to walk into the office each morning? It is easy to get caught up in what is comfortable while neglecting what truly makes you happy each day. It takes a lot of risk and uncomfortable feelings to decide to change careers when you’re burnt out. Those who never act on making a career change will never experience the feeling of satisfaction that they envy in others who seems to content in their passion-driven jobs.

There are many employees who do all of the hard work while someone else takes credit for it. For many, they accept the feelings of defeat and continue working without the feeling of gratification. Maybe you are a nurse who works tirelessly while the doctor gets all of the praise. Perhaps you work as a dispatcher without ever receiving the appreciation of being officially classified as first responders. When we consider whether or not we are living in our purpose with the work that we do, it challenges any feelings of resentment when others receive glorification for the hard work that we put in.

There are many employees who do all of the hard work while someone else takes credit for it. For many, they accept the feelings of defeat and continue working without the feeling of gratification. Maybe you are a nurse who works tirelessly while the doctor gets all of the praise. Perhaps you work as a dispatcher without ever receiving the appreciation of being officially classified as first responders. When we consider whether or not we are living in our purpose with the work that we do, it challenges any feelings of resentment when others receive glorification for the hard work that we put in.

Most of us believe in a higher power and use this as a driving force for the way that we live our daily lives. For some, it takes decades to discover their belief system and trust in something greater than themselves. It was recently brought to my attention that most people believe in a higher power, but not always God. Understanding that it is important to believe in a higher power while allowing yourself the freedom to trust in your own beliefs can open up the power of knowing that you are never fighting a battle alone.

Most of us believe in a higher power and use this as a driving force for the way that we live our daily lives. For some, it takes decades to discover their belief system and trust in something greater than themselves. It was recently brought to my attention that most people believe in a higher power, but not always God. Understanding that it is important to believe in a higher power while allowing yourself the freedom to trust in your own beliefs can open up the power of knowing that you are never fighting a battle alone.

Many of us choose our professions based on what our parents and even grandparent did before us. We don’t often consider how your parents’ jobs will affect your career choices. Studies have shown that what your parents do for a living can make it more than 400 times more likely that you too will follow the same path. Have you ever considered what happens when you choose your own path in life, despite your upbringing? It’s incredible what can happen when you start to create your own path in life.

Many of us choose our professions based on what our parents and even grandparent did before us. We don’t often consider how your parents’ jobs will affect your career choices. Studies have shown that what your parents do for a living can make it more than 400 times more likely that you too will follow the same path. Have you ever considered what happens when you choose your own path in life, despite your upbringing? It’s incredible what can happen when you start to create your own path in life.

Suicide awareness for first responders is a sensitive topic that does not receive enough attention. Stress for emergency responders continues to increase as the demands of their daily workload increases. This increased stress is resulting in increased suicide rates among first responders. People are afraid to ask for help. By shedding light on the truth of PTSD and other related sources of stress, it is our hope that first responders find help by opening up about the struggles of working in this line of work.