Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.01.2026
The Army is actively combatting issues of domestic violence, substance misuse, and suicidality. Researchers find that the root of the problem may be a lack of purpose or meaning in life. According to psychologist Martin Seligman, meaning comes from belonging to and serving something beyond yourself and developing the best within you. To cultivate a better understanding of your state of being,......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.01.2026
The world continues to evolve to meet the challenges associated with public health crises, physical distancing and moving towards a “new normal.” It’s important for leaders, Family members, and friends to check-in with each other and ensure that even though we are physically distancing, we are still connected. Our thinking patterns can also have a big impact on those around us—whether......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.01.2026
Have you ever been faced with a situation that prompts you to compare different solutions and consider what the right thing to do is? You might be experiencing an ethical dilemma – hypothetical and actual experiences that force the decision maker to choose between two options that both may have regrettable consequences. In an ethical dilemma, there is rarely a clear answer about what is the......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.01.2026
Effective communication is essential in any relationship. Nonverbal communication consists of the way you look, listen, move and react. These cues let a person know whether you truly care, whether you’re listening, and whether you’re being truthful. When your nonverbals align with the words you’re saying, you can increase trust, rapport and clarity. If your nonverbals do not align with......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.01.2026
Do you ask for help when you need it? Do you wait to ask for help until the very last minute? Or, does perfectionism prevent you from relying on others? Maybe asking for help makes you uncomfortable because you don’t want to ‘burden’ someone else. Or maybe, you’re worried that they will say ‘no.’ Asking for help can make us feel vulnerable, as it feels like an admission that we......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.01.2026
Do you ever wish you had more energy throughout the day to keep up with your kids, focus on studying or finish strong on the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)? Do you notice that you feel exhausted at the end of the day, have trouble falling asleep or feel like you’re burning the candle at both ends? Then, give deliberate breathing a try....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.01.2026
Productive self-talk strategies can help counteract limiting beliefs and boost your mental edge to help you get the most from exercise and workouts. In physical fitness settings, limiting beliefs such as uncertainty and doubt can block confidence. Therefore, beliefs an individual holds will impact performance....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.01.2026
For each performance a certain amount of energy is required for you to do your best. To identify how much energy you need to perform optimally, determine what your attention, physiology and emotions should be like. For example, if you bring too much energy to an activity, your heart rate may be too elevated, your focus may jump around, and you may feel anxious. But if you don’t exert......
