Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Resilience skills and strategies can help ensure we grow and thrive in the face of adversity, recover to full strength, understand the root of problems, identify what we can control and set goals. If we have a solid understanding of how to maintain our own resilience, we can also use these skills and strategies to help others. But what happens when we encounter a situation that is beyond our......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Coping with intense emotions can be difficult, especially for children. As adults, we can help children learn to cope by encouraging them to label or identify what they are feeling, helping them understand their emotions, and then providing them strategies to handle those ups and downs....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Being home for the holidays can be a joyful time but can also be stressful. And we may be sad if unable to visit loved ones....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Every relationship has its own emotional bank account. Our actions and the way we communicate with those we care about, work with and live with can either deposit or withdraw from the account. Deposits result in stronger relationships and withdrawals can result in strained relationships. How can you invest in your personal and professional relationships to increase cohesion, trust and......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
If you want to have an immediate positive impact on your performance or improve your physical or mental well-being, the very first thing you should consider changing is the amount and quality of your sleep....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Ready and Resilient is the Army's strategy for strengthening individual and unit personal readiness while fostering a culture of trust. R2 Performance Experts teach resilience life skills, building mental toughness, strong relationships and character, and enabling critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication. R2 Performance Centers provide training and education resources to......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Do you dwell on the bad and forget to notice the good? Could you easily name several stressful, frustrating or just outright bad things that have happened in the last couple of days? Do you, or someone you know, tend to vent off a list of grievances and irritations at the end of a long day? Are you feeling a lot of anxiety and sadness? Our tendency to focus on the negative is a natural process......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Imagine you are staring at a building that has been destroyed by a natural disaster, and you observe a ripped-off roof, broken windows, and debris scattered everywhere. On one hand, this image can represent loss, hopelessness, and helplessness. On the other hand, it represents an opportunity for change....
