IN THIS ARTICLE: Spiritual fitness is vital to Soldiers’ well-being Spirituality helps Soldiers bounce back from challenges Spirituality isn’t exclusively tied to religion Based on commentary by Chaplain (MAJ) Lonny Wortham, DPhil, Family Life Chaplain, Army National Guard Bureau In an age of hostility sometimes fueled by religious beliefs, the concept of spirituality—and the need …
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IN THIS ARTICLE: Kindness and compassion make you a better person, citizen, and Soldier Try a random act of kindness: open doors, let people cut ahead, and offer your seat on public transit Paying it forward is contagious As a Soldier, helping people in need is a duty you signed up for. But serving others …
Read moreTry These Shockingly Easy Acts of Kindness to Help Others and Yourself
IN THIS ARTICLE: Find out how Chaplains help Soldiers of all faiths. Learn how to seek confidential counseling from your Chaplain. Understand the training Chaplains go through to become qualified. Looking for a friendly ear, a sense of community, or to feel more spiritually connected to yourself and others? Chaplains help Soldiers sort through emotions, …
IN THIS ARTICLE: Giving back enhances your physical and mental health. Find a service opportunity in your neighborhood. Give back in whatever way appeals to you. Giving back and serving others as a Citizen-Soldier is good for you. A single act of kindness has been shown to enhance a person’s physical and mental health. Don’t …
IN THIS ARTICLE: Spiritual fitness is vital to Soldiers’ well-being Spirituality helps Soldiers bounce back from challenges Spirituality isn’t exclusively tied to religion Based on commentary by Chaplain (MAJ) Lonny Wortham, DPhil, Family Life Chaplain, Army National Guard Bureau In an age of hostility sometimes fueled by religious beliefs, the concept of spirituality—and the need …
IN THIS ARTICLE: Everyone’s healing process is different Try to focus your energy on what you can do for yourself to recover and heal Connect to free counseling near you with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Losing a friend to suicide can be the hardest thing a Soldier—or anyone—faces. If you’ve lost a …
IN THIS ARTICLE: If your friend expresses thoughts of suicide on social media, don’t ignore them. Get help by connecting him or her to free and confidential Guard resources. You can also reach to safety teams on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube to get your friend the support they need. You may encounter a drill buddy …
Read moreTroubled by a Friend’s Post on Social Media? Here’s How to Help.
IN THIS ARTICLE: Know the risk factors and warning signs of suicide Knowing your buddy and fellow Soldiers could save their lives Don’t be afraid to act, provide buddy care, or escort to help You and your battle buddies have been through a lot together. You’ve sweat out drill weekends and responded to national disasters. …
Read moreBuddy check: Is someone you know at risk for suicide?
IN THIS ARTICLE: Both cigarettes and smokeless tobacco are harmful to your health Quitting tobacco will improve your health and mission readiness Find a quitting option that works for you If you’re reading these words, you either want to quit tobacco or you want to help another Soldier or loved one quit. You know tobacco …
IN THIS ARTICLE: Smokeless tobacco is highly addictive Soldiers who chew, dip, or snuff have a higher risk of cancer The ingredients in chew, dip, and snuff are plain old nasty Picture the fuel nozzle at a gas station pump. Odds are it’s not something you’d put in your mouth, and you’d squirm if someone …