Posted on Apr 10, 2017
SN Vivien Roman-Hampton
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Whether it's recreation, mindfulness or something else, what is it that works for you?
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LTC John Shaw
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Exercise is how I manage the desire to choke the $hit of my peers and/or people who simply do not see the world the way I see it. I try to exercise FIRST THING in the morning!
When I do feel the desire to 'correct' someone at work or family I know I must keep it positive interaction.
The PTS medication I am on allows me enough time to think before I speak. Then after a short pause or even a long breath, I know I can return to ask the open question back to the person as to what they hope to accomplish by asking the question or observation. Usually I gain an understanding on the why and I provide the best guidance I can and let it go.
I can't wait to try recreation and time with the kids and wife when I get home from demobilization.

Exercise!, it is much easier than UCMJ.
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SN Vivien Roman-Hampton
SN Vivien Roman-Hampton
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I agree first thing in the morning helps set the rest of the day for me!
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PFC Jonathan Albano
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Meditation is a good way to refocus one's self. I'm not talking sitting cross legged saying "ohmmmmmm" a million times, but rather, focusing all you brain power on something calming. A lot of people like to focus on an image such as a beach, while others prefer a meaningful phrase such as "I'm the master of my emotions" Anyhow, this is what works for me.
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SN Vivien Roman-Hampton
SN Vivien Roman-Hampton
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I like the focusing on the phrases as well. It gets me in a mediative state.
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SGT Philip Roncari
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I must admit to an advantage in confronting emotions and frustrations,it came at life changing cost,alcoholism ,my disease of choice,you see it was my choice to drink,and now one day at a time for the last 40 years I have lived sober,my advantage is the Program and my Higher Power.
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