How do YOU practice self-care?

CH (MAJ) William Beaver — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 16:42:53 -0400

As a leader who takes care of others, how do YOU take care of yourself? How do YOU prevent yourself from 'caregiver or leader fatigue?'

Response by BG David Fleming III made Mar 19 at 2015 5:11 PM

BG David Fleming III — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 17:11:02 -0400

I learned awhile ago to find something you love (for me fishing) and let that be your escape. You need to plan some "me time" in order to function better and give others the attention they deserve.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 19 at 2015 6:59 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:59:29 -0400

Hit the gym as often as possible.

Read good books (and THE Good Book).

Pray.

Relax.

Get enough sleep.

Eat well. (Or at least try to eat well.)

Response by TSgt Henry Dickson made Mar 25 at 2015 12:54 PM

TSgt Henry Dickson — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:54:46 -0400

Been diagnosed with a form of TBI to the right side of the brain. Associated with a stroke I suffered last September. Gotta keep the mind working read a lot and get plenty of outside exercise. Just Blessed it was a wake up call and not a call home.

A lot of what you have shared can be used by many suffering from PSTD and TBI. God Bless and take care of yourself, cause no one else will.