Mental Health
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Mental Health Awareness Month!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. If there is anything I have learned over the last few years, it is the utter most importance of one’s mental health. If I do only one thing for the month of May, ...
5 Easy Ways to Deal with Stress
Unfortunately, stress is something that we will never be able to get away from, but luckily, all stress isn’t bad. Eustress is a positive form of stress that benefits health, motivation, performance, ...
5 Personal Care Practices That Protect Men in a Confusing Modern World
Men’s mental health is in a quiet crisis. According to the CDC, male suicide rates are nearly four times higher than female rates in the U.S. The WHO reports that men are significantly less likely to ...
How to Be More Mindful and Less Stressed This Year
We are getting back into the swing of things after all of the holiday “stuff”, and that means the stress is slowly building again. School Activities…Work Tasks…Military Chaos…Life Happenings…and every...
Hold the Line: Suicide Prevention in Our Military Community
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and for those of us in the military community whether you’re currently serving, a veteran, or standing beside someone who has…this month hits different...
Hot Mess to High Alert: Operation Self-Care Starts Now
The backpacks are zipped, the kids are dropped off, and for the first time in what feels like years, the house is quiet. The kind of quiet that’s almost suspicious. You know the one. It’s like your br...
Challenge Accepted- Let’s Focus on Mental Health – Time to Start the 30 Day Plan!
Welcome to next part of the Mental Health Challenge! You’ll need a notebook to document your progress as you complete this month-long journey. We have some easy activities that will help you focus on ...
Challenge Accepted – Let’s Focus on Mental Health – Get Ready!
Military life can be tough, and I’m talking about all aspects of it. As a service member, there is always some form of stress in your life whether it’s from work, leadership, or being away on deployme...
Overcoming Winter Blues: My Journey to a Happier Winter
Every winter, I find myself staring out the window at 4:30 p.m., shocked by how dark it already is. Winter can feel like a long, gray tunnel, and for years, I dreaded the cold months (unless there’s C...
Be Your Own Valentine: A Milspouse’s Guide to Self-Care
This Valentine’s Day, I dare you to LOVE YOURSELF!Yes, I’m talking to you… I see you, and if you’re anything like myself, this is how your life looks:Military First – always the prioritySpouseKidsJobH...
Tackling the Stress of the Holidays
While many people look forward to the holiday season, believe it or not, some actually dread this time of year for many reasons. The holidays are a time of year when many people get together with fami...
Simple Ways to Practice Self-Care
It is important to care for others, but sometimes we can get burnt out! We tend to forget to take a moment for ourselves, as we are the ones who are always taking care of others. However, one thing we...
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When the house is empty, your spouse is away, and you’re holding down the fort solo with your furry crew. Survival mode isn’t about thriving or getting a five-star review. It’s about minimal friction and maximum sanity. Keeping the peace requires a blend of low-effort entertainment, gentle routines, and accepting that your pets are just furry toddlers with worse impulse control than you. So here’s...
Building an Emergency Fund when you're “Part-Time” Military
When people hear “part-time military,” they often picture one weekend a month and two weeks in the summer. Most National Guard members know that’s rarely reality. You’re balancing a civilian career, military obligations, family responsibilities, and the possibility that your schedule could change overnight. Whether it's a state activation, a deployment, additional schools, or a natural disaster re...
Creating the Perfect Cozy Fall Spot for Your Cat
When the crisp autumn air has arrived and leaves begin to fall, we as humans aren’t the only ones looking to get a little extra cozy. Our feline friends are natural-born heat seekers, and fall is the perfect time for them to master the art of lounging in a cozy and snug corner! Chasing the Autumn Sun:The angle of the sunlight changes when fall arrives, those bright spots on the floor shift making ...
