Episode 143 - Keep a Journal!

We all know that a career in the fire service and EMS is unlike any other career out there.  That’s why we tried so hard to get hired and worked so hard at going through fire academies and paramedic school to get here. We see a lot of things that people may never see in their entire lives.  We all have our own ways of coping and compartmentalizing.  However, sometimes we allow the dark things that we see and the dark feelings that may come as a result to bleed over into our personal lives; manifesting as sadness, anger, depression, and isolation. In today’s episode, I will share with you a powerful little habit that I utilize to not compartmentalize but to help me walk through the things that I may experience on duty, whether they be related to the gnarly things I may see or the frustrating bureaucracy I may be subject to.  I will share with you some strategies that I incorporate, and I will challenge you to find a journal that will help you start a habit that’s been proven to positively affect your mental health. -- IGNITEd Firefighter Podcast Facebook Group Best Self Co. Full Focus Planner High-Performance Planner Pilot G2 10 Ballpoint Pens