Tag: wellness

If you’re like me (or like I was), there have been times you’ve wondered if you should be at work due to the previous night’s festivities.  There are a myriad ...

Imagine hanging up your badge after years of dedicated service, only to face the daunting question: what comes next? Jessica Flores, former law enforcement officer turned mindset mentor and transition ...

There is a point in your life, and career as a police officer where you may need to find a therapist.  First it is ok! Finding the right therapist is ...

Mental health in law enforcement is all the rage and while much of that is a good thing, there are plenty of agencies and leaders that are simply going through ...

The law enforcement landscape has changed profoundly over the past 30 years.  From Rodney King, 9/11, Cambridge, Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, George Floyd, Kim Potter and a host of other incidents, our ...

Cruisers scream past, lights flash, sirens wail, one after another with the ambulance hot on their tail.  You sit on the side of the road wondering what just happened. As ...

I almost blew up my life.  Three great kids, a beautiful wife, strong faith, good friends and a fulfilling purpose. I almost lit the match and threw it all away. ...

“Innocent sleep. Sleep that soothes away all our worries. Sleep that puts each day to rest. Sleep that relieves the weary laborer and heals hurt minds. Sleep, the main course ...

I’m starting to question if I can carry the weight of it all and come out the other side a whole person.

This is how I want you to think of this chapter: Consider it your miniature handbook for the practical, day-to-day changes you can make in real life to keep your ...