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Ways Journaling Can Support Life After Deployment

November 4, 2019 by Wayne Everhart Leave a Comment

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Ways Journaling Can Support Life After Deployment

To many journaling seems like a way to simply record your day, but the effects journaling has on your mind and spirit are far greater than that. 

 

Journaling Creates Intentional Moments of Thought – When writing, your mind is forced to focus on the one task at hand. There is nothing to distract you from what you are thinking. Your thoughts, as you write them down, are intentional and even five minutes of intentional focus can declutter your mind.

 

It Relieves Stress and Anxiety – Journaling creates a safe space for you to release your anxiety. It is a private moment for yourself where you can share your feelings on a piece of paper. Even doodling on a page will give you and outlet to dispel your stress and anxiety. While you write you are slowing down your heart rate and breathing and lowering your blood pressure, which brings you back to a centered and more focused state. 

 

Journaling Sparks Creativity and Self Reflection – Through both intentional thought and release of anxiety and stress, you create a space of calmness and clear consciousness. When you can clearly and intentionally focus on your thoughts, it is natural that one will begin to self-reflect. This can seem very scary and intimidating to someone who is not familiar with the act of self-reflection and is perhaps the reason why many shy away from journaling. Journaling requires you to be accountable for your emotions and thoughts and while it can be hard to face, it is important to push through the awkwardness and ignore the part of your mind telling you not to embrace your emotions. 

 

See Your Growth Over Time – Once you have been keeping a regular journal for an extended period you can look back and really understand the journey you have been on from a different perspective. It is an extraordinary gift to give yourself when you can look back on your past self and see all the development and growth you have accomplished. 

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Adjusting to an Unexpected Role After Your Spouses Deployment: Caregiver

October 28, 2019 by Wayne Everhart Leave a Comment

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Adjusting to an Unexpected Role After Your Spouses Deployment: Caregiver

Today many military spouses are taking on a role they never expected to fill – caregiver. It is usually not a role one prepares. Once you step into the role of caregiver there will be millions of unanswered questions and concerns that are now a part of your life. 

 

With the right resources the new role doesn’t have to be a source of confusion and frustration. People are available to help and while it may seem like unknown territory, it can become routine and part of daily live over time if you get help from the resources available to you.  


Here is some important information to keep in mind when beginning the role of caregiver:

 

  • Be sure to attend most or all appointments with your spouse. It is important because as a caregiver you are their advocate and their voice.
  • If you have a job and can’t get time off, have someone close to you and your spouse attend appointments in your place. Someone who will be able to relate everything back to you and the doctor if needed. 
  • Make sure you have established power of attorney for your spouse’s medical records. Medical information will not be released to you if you do not have one.
  • Always ask questions! No question is a stupid question, especially when it comes to understanding the medical needs of your loved ones. 
  • Take time for yourself every so often, even if it is an hour to read a book or take a hot bath. A good caregiver is one that is mentally and physically healthy. 

 

Being a caregiver is a continuous responsibility and while you may feel like you can handle everything by yourself, it is important to ask for help. Family and friends are there for you to be a support system. The best advice for someone new to the caregiver role is to be patient and be in it for the long haul. No one can tell you how long it will last or if your spouse will get better. Always ask questions and ask for help when you feel overwhelmed. Take it one day at a time and remember there are resources available at your disposal. 

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