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When we activate the productive parts of our brain

When we activate the productive parts of our brain, for example the right side of our prefrontal cortex (PFC), which is responsible for higher order thinking, we increase well-being through feelings of satisfaction and effectiveness thus increasing work performance, we become more engaged in what’s important to us, we become more self-aware, mentally flexible, self-controlled, and we show up confident, recovered, composed, and focused.
When we over activate the less productive parts of our brain such as the left side of our PFC we become more susceptible to unhealthy mental states and stress injuries such as unhealthy coping, burnout, posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression, and increased potential for suicide. The path to these unhealthy states is revealed through performance breakdowns such as loss of concentration, poor decisions, poor sleep, excessive hyper-vigilance, over-reactivity, etc.
How do we do this? Through implementing tools and concepts such as connecting to values and setting goals, applying a growth mindset approach to personal and professional life, applying effective stress management tools to stay in your optimal zone of natural excellence (OZONE), communicating intentionally within our interactions on and off the job, and maintaining optimal motivation throughout. These concepts tap into the reward centers within the brain which sets us up to sustain a ready and resilient posture allowing us to lead our environment rather than our chaotic environment leading us.
STRESS your resilience.
Be Ready, Be Resilient!
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➡️PURPOSE: To develop READY & RESILIENT individuals
➡️LOCATION: Denver Metro Area
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Altered work schedules, chaotic environment, and w

Altered work schedules, chaotic environment, and worry about personal events . . . these stressors can impact the normalcy of our personal lives and the lives of those around us and put us into a state of distress. This can also have significant effects on our professional environment and performance as well. Our unhealthy response to stress can deplete us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
Stress is the body's reaction to any change that requires an adjustment or response. The body reacts to these changes with physical, mental, and emotional responses.
Stress is a normal part of life and some (eustress) is needed to achieve our Optimal Zone of Natural Excellence (OZONE). However, too much stress over long periods of time (distress) can impair our functioning and degrade our performance. Therefore, our goal is not to get rid of stress, but rather manage it as productively as possible.
Managing stress appropriately allows us to maintain psychological resilience in the face of adversity, prevent stress injuries, and enhance our mental readiness to respond accordingly when it matters most.
Throughout all of this, it is important to think . . . how am I maintaining my resilience? When you experience stress, look to manage it appropriately letter by letter. STRESS your resilience!
Be Ready, Be Resilient and Happy Labor Day!
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➡️PURPOSE: To develop READY & RESILIENT individuals
➡️LOCATION: Denver Metro Area
➡️FOLLOW: @armor_equip_empower

Growth, change, and performance enhancement start

Growth, change, and performance enhancement start with self-awareness. Research suggests that when we see ourselves clearly, we are more confident and more creative. We make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and communicate more effectively and intentionally. We are better workers who get more promotions. And we’re more-effective leaders with more-satisfied subordinates and employees resulting in more profitable companies and effective service oriented organizations. This shapes our environment for consistently achieving optimal performance.
That said, periodically check-in where you are mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Self-awareness is critical to knowing where you are at any given moment. A resilient foundation helps to promote this awareness. Regularly check-in with yourself with respect to these four essential pillars critical to promoting optimal performance. Self-Awareness is the key!
Be Ready, Be Resilient!
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➡️PURPOSE: To develop READY & RESILIENT individuals
➡️LOCATION: Denver Metro Area
➡️FOLLOW: @armor_equip_empower

Processing and reflecting is a key component of re

Processing and reflecting is a key component of recovery after performing or after experiencing stressful situations. Processing requires non-judgmentally addressing the uncomfortable thoughts, feelings, and reactions associated with an event and working through those with the appropriate mental performance tools such as mindfulness, breathwork, relaxation techniques, etc.
Within reflection, seek self-discovery and meaning, explore controllables and uncontrollables, and tune-in to your internal dialogue (self-talk). Throughout the process, check-in physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually maintaining awareness of what is needed to bring those pillars back to their optimal levels so you are READY to re-engage accordingly.
Be Ready, Be Resilient!
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➡️PURPOSE: To develop READY & RESILIENT individuals
➡️LOCATION: Denver Metro Area
➡️FOLLOW: @armor_equip_empower

Regroup and Refocus on growing, learning, and impr

Regroup and Refocus on growing, learning, and improving. When you are growing and learning, it is highly unlikely to burn out from the negative effects of stress. Growth from stress is possible. This is the essence of taking a growth mindset approach to your life. Within regrouping and refocusing, we are taking time to ask ourselves: what and who else can I connect and engage with to take that next step to being better and not giving up (fixed mindset)? How and where can I implement rest and relaxation for better recovery? Am I seeking to escape (unhealthy) from stress or relax (healthy) so that I can adequately recover in preparation to perform again?
Growing and learning is associated with the parasympathetic branch (responsible for recovery) of our autonomic nervous system, similarly to connecting and engaging. This is where the regrouping happens which then allows us to refocus on what matters. With a new focus, we increase our flexibility to cope adaptively with the stressors we face and view these stressors more objectively. This is especially critical when we consider concepts like post-traumatic growth in high stress / high stakes professions where lives are on the line. When the stress piles up, take time to regroup and refocus and connect to what matters. This helps to eliminate distress and prepares us for consistently optimal performance as a responder, service-member, spouse, parent, etc. Tune-in to how you regroup and refocus.
Be Ready, Be Resilient!
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➡️PURPOSE: To develop READY & RESILIENT individuals
➡️LOCATION: Denver Metro Area
➡️FOLLOW: @armor_equip_empower

Stress is an inevitable part of life and it has a

Stress is an inevitable part of life and it has a significant impact on the physiological processes (release of stress hormones) that put us into a sympathetic, ready-to-respond state. It is imperative that we continually tune-in to our physical/physiological state as we experience stress. When we remain in a sympathetic (“fight or flight”) state, especially within a primarily sedentary lifestyle, our bodies end up not utilizing the stress hormones through movement and these hormones stay in our body too long.
By regularly exercising, and refueling properly through adequate nutrition, we “process” these hormones in the way our bodies were used to for thousands of years and we mitigate the negative effects of stress. Consistent and regular exercise also releases endorphins that help cope with stress and boost dopamine levels that create a positive attitude and happy feeling. This has been shown to increase confidence, improve mood, help relax, and improve quality of sleep. These are all elements necessary for consistently optimal performance in stressful situations.
Be Ready, Be Resilient!
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➡️PURPOSE: To develop READY & RESILIENT individuals
➡️LOCATION: Denver Metro Area
➡️FOLLOW: @armor_equip_empower

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