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Pro athletes train mentally and physically to sustain high performance throughout their careers, using tools firefighters can adapt to thrive in their demanding roles
Hours of practice and prep under a hot sun precede the main event
Lean back in the plushy upholstery and devour the jaw-dropping scenery – along with the gourmet meals and free-flowing drinks
For first responders, a critical incident is any run that overwhelms the individual’s ability to cope
To be an effective firefighter, the first person you need to take care of is yourself
Sometimes, we inhabit the strange space of being present but not really there, moving through our shift while our minds are somewhere else
A key area during the American Civil War, West Virginia has a rich, fascinating if often heartbreaking history
Composure (which is not the same thing as being calm) is where true performance lies
Building resilience takes time, so be patient while you build yourself up, and seek support for the journey
We can’t afford to keep pretending that the only burden firefighters carry is the one from their calls
Pack your spurs, grab your 10 gallon and fire up Nessie for a trip down south – and by south we mean Texas
An in-person program combines multiple therapies to address the effects of trauma, including insomnia and nightmares
Emotional support, in particular, appears to mitigate stress eating and related weight gain
Spiritual fitness: living in a way that reflects your beliefs and values, and connecting to what gives your life hope, meaning, and purpose
First responders can improve their resilience and well-being by training their 'intercept' muscle
I’m just going to gloss over the highway reader boards telling anybody driving an RV to turn back due to 'high winds and risk of blow-over ahead
We should not be waiting for a crisis to educate first responders about mental health skills and resources
Go on adventures and gain new life experiences as you make your money go further
The earlier we recognize the signs of growing anger, the sooner we can address them and respond in a healthy way
We have a history of collaborative, important and big things
The Northern Kentucky First Responder Symposium empowers first responders with mental-health support
Believing we are not first responders adds yet another weight onto our already overloaded shoulders
Choose between a mental-health retreat, a fun-filled vacation, or randomly choose a destination off of your bucket list
To understand the optimal time to take CBD for anxiety, we must first examine how CBD works and the consumption method