These days are intense—emotionally, mentally, and physically. Between the war, service commitments, and the sheer weight of uncertainty, I sometimes feel like screaming, waking people up, or simply letting go.
But then mindfulness kicks in. It reminds me that even in the hardest moments, this moment is still serving a purpose. The struggle is part of the journey. And sometimes, the good emerges precisely because there is hardship.
One of the most powerful mental shifts I've embraced is reframing—choosing how to interpret a situation rather than letting it define me. The way we talk about challenges, the words we use, and the thoughts we cultivate actively shape our experience.
When stress and tension peak, these simple techniques help reset my mindset:
- Pressing on the inside of my wrist (activates calm through acupressure).
- Releasing body tension intentionally.
- Taking a walk (movement shifts energy).
- Yoga poses like Mountain or Warrior (grounding and empowering).
- Open-body movements (expanding posture affects mindset).
- Physiological sigh: deep inhale through the nose, a second quick inhale, then a long exhale through the mouth (twice).
- Asking someone how they’re doing—connection shifts focus.
- Accepting the situation as it is—but choosing my response.
- HIIT exercises (push-ups, jumping in place—quickly alters mood).
- Carrying a small personal object that reminds me of who I am.
- Coming home: changing clothes, showering, lighting a scented candle.
Today, we also had a powerful workshop on happiness and vision with the team. The energy in the room was incredible.
It reinforced something fundamental: clarity of vision strengthens resilience. When we align around a shared purpose, we don’t just react to challenges—we actively shape the future.
Tomorrow, we continue working together to support the security forces coming through our doors, helping them build and sustain resilience. This is bigger than us.
The way we frame our reality shapes our response to it. Leaders who master reframing don’t just survive crises—they guide others through them.
So, let me ask you: What’s your go-to technique for shifting perspective when things get tough?
