How do you deal with stress?

CW2 Jonathan Kantor — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 12:18:06 -0400

We work in one of the most stressful environments the United States can offer. How do you deal with the day to day stress of being a service-member?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 5:18 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:18:35 -0400

I exercise and find the greatest analgesic outside of God is physical fitness and the fact you are blessed to know that.

Response by GySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 8:48 PM

GySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:48:45 -0400

Talk to God, listen to Him, then beast it up at the gym!

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 8:52 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 20:52:09 -0400

I am a workaholic and if I allow myself I will blend work with home. I have to make a conscious break, to realize that work will take care of itself.

The best change I have made is to change into my uniform upon arriving and then to change out of it when I leave. That provides me with the separation I need. I put on the uniform and all its obligations then I take it off and with it surrender same in favor of my family obligations.

Another thing I have done is to track tasks accomplished and assigned. This provides two benefits: I have a running total of my workload throughout the day and can use it to ward of GFIs that pop up. At the end of the day I can reflect on what I have accomplished and move the uncompleted tasks over to the next day.

I run off stress. My favorite activity is to run while watching a Hockey game. I get the exercise and the enjoyment of the sport at the same time.

Keep a tablet with you at all times for when you have brilliant thoughts or when a task hits you. This is more often done in the military than in the civilian sector, but track your thoughts as they occur and you will not feel that you are losing track of them.

Perspective: Remember, we are a large Military. Chances are, you can take 10 minutes to breathe and to reflect without the military falling apart.

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Apr 15 at 2014 10:16 PM

COL Vincent Stoneking — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 22:16:57 -0400

Kickboxing, time on the treadmill, mindless TV.

Just added a weekly massage about 2 months ago (highly recommended!).

Rotating out of command in less than 3 weeks. ;-)

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 15 at 2014 10:53 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 22:53:39 -0400

I'm retired but Fishing and Gardening works for me.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2014 10:54 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 22:54:51 -0400

I go play golf. It takes all my work stress away because I'm too pissed off at how bad I am playing to worry about work!

Response by CH (CPT) Heather Davis made Jun 18 at 2014 4:25 PM

CH (CPT) Heather Davis — Wed, 18 Jun 2014 16:25:56 -0400

I go in my prayer closet, and pray. I play Gospel music and sing to the mighty God that I serve!!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 3 at 2014 12:04 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 03 Aug 2014 12:04:37 -0400

I have learned for me working out really helps.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 24 at 2015 5:26 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:26:33 -0500

Counting my blessings and knowing there will always be a tomorrow.

Response by MAJ Monique Ruiz made Feb 24 at 2015 7:54 PM

MAJ Monique Ruiz — Tue, 24 Feb 2015 19:54:30 -0500

Boxing, Spanish dancing, and depending on how severe it is...pray, for them and me.

Response by Nonna Grazia made Dec 23 at 2022 8:08 PM

Nonna Grazia — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:08:37 -0500

I've been having trouble sleeping lately and I think part of it is the rat race. I've tried going for walks and doing yoga, but haven't gotten any answers. Can you give me some advice on how to sleep better?

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Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 24 at 2022 4:10 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 24 Dec 2022 04:10:57 -0500

That depends on whether I am downrange or at home.

Response by Nonna Grazia made Dec 25 at 2022 2:26 PM

Nonna Grazia — Sun, 25 Dec 2022 14:26:56 -0500

My sleep problems have been keeping me awake for so long, they are causing me terrible stress and general well-being, plus I also feel nauseous in the middle of the day. How do I fight this?

Response by SP5 Laurie Mixter made May 28 at 2023 11:18 AM

SP5 Laurie Mixter — Sun, 28 May 2023 11:18:10 -0400

I used to talk a walk, go to a quite place and zen, or listen to new age music on a break!