I strongly encourage you to start a habit of taking time every day to care for your “self”.

How much time do you spend on you every day?

Do you exercise regularly?

Do you meditate, pray, or make time to sit quietly and think?

You could read personal development books or listen to motivational tapes.  A long, hot shower or bath can be a good time to relax and let your thoughts wander.

The military has been your life for so many years that when you leave it you will miss it, in spite of yourself.  You will experience a sort of grieving process.  Start taking care of yourself now.  However you do it, I urge you to spend a few minutes daily with activities that nourish your spirit and feed your soul.

Check out these resources:

Loving What Is – Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie, a revolutionary new way to solve problems

Nightingale-Conant THE World Leader in motivational, self-development courses

Dr. Paul Pearsall International author and speaker, some truly thought provoking books on the science of positive psychology.  (I can recommend “Toxic Success: How to Stop Striving and Start Thriving”)

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