So after reading many questions asked from our lovely readers I've decided to do a post response (yes I really enjoy reading comments from you all.)
"How are you managing your first deployment?" - Bailey
"How can you make time go by faster?" - Sarah
"I don't have any family to support me. Where can I find support?" - Dana
This post is my advice for making deployment manageable (coming from my 1st deployment experience. Every deployment may vary).
Find personal "me" time. (this one is very important in so many ways. Being a military spouse can lead crazy, busy lives. And the one thing that I've noticed is that we never seem to make time for ourselves. This problem seems even more pervasive as you work harder to meet the challenges of this new economy and making home wherever the military sends you.) Take 15-35 minutes a day of uninterrupted, relaxing "me" time. No excuse.
Liberate yourself & Accept responsibility. (deployments aren't easy. I've seen many situations anywhere from single married couples, someone who is expecting, or even a mother of 7. Accepting responsibility is a wonderfull liberating experience while your service member is away. It puts you in the driver’s seat to hold down the fort of your own life. That means that you are in control, not the circumstances. It is one of the most empowering things you can do for yourself. It can either make you or break you.) Kick deployments butt.
Stir clear from drama. (be careful with who and what you associate yourself with. This world is entertained by so much of it.) That is all.
Employ yourself or volunteer. ( If you want to get a job or work from home do it. If you don't want to work I highly recommend you get involved with different organizations. Not just for your own personal sanity or enjoyment, but for you to stay up-to-date with the workforce environment.
Be obsessed with Pinterest. :) ( there's this new saying "Pinterest, is the new obsession." Finding new hobbies and DIY projects has become so easy when you have Pinterest in your life. Just try not to have so many projects that you get overwhelmed and you have your husband finishing them for you.) FYI, I've tagged my husband in most of my projects over the years. Thanks honey!
Stay healthy and workout. ( the fatdevil is real and can get you worshiping him faithfully if you let him.) Explore new cuisines, get educated and motivated.
Figure it out. (sometimes you have to figure out things on your own to survive. But thanks to many military support organizations it really makes life a little bit more manageable.) Find your local military support organizations. If none exist, create your own.
Support system is Pivotal. I say this, because we moved across the country, not knowing anyone, no close family or friends, and just basically it feels like you're starting all over. It takes time to open up to strangers. A great place to start looking for support if you don't have any is by joining organizations, go church shopping, and/or get to know your neighbors. (remember not everyone can relate to you, so it's okay if it takes months or years)
You can truly grow and learn so much during you're experience with deployments. I would love to hear your experiences and ways you make deployments manageable.
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