Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Stressed? Use this Technique
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Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast: Stressed? Use this Technique

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right track with your week.  A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the criminal justice professionals. Thank you for what you do. Remember, you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work.  Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best practices, technology optimization, forensics and case reviews. Viking helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation.  Are you stressed? We all get stressed at some points in our lives. Personal and professional pressures seem to consume our day's and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. I know. I want to share a technique that I have started to utilize that helps ground me. Some of you might have heard of this technique, but some probably haven't.  It's called: 5 , 4 , 3 , 2 1 If you have a moment sit down and try to relax. Do the following.  5 - See five things that are in front of you. 4 - Feel four things you can touch. 3 - Things you can hear. 2 - Things you can smell. 1 - Thing you can taste.   This is a powerful exercise that I hope you utilize throughout YOUR day. Remember, stress doesn't have to consume you.   Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast.   www.cjevolution.com   Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to Microcast Monday. Short bursts of inspiration and motivation to get you started on the right track with your week. 

A big shout out and THANK YOU to all the criminal justice professionals. Thank you for what you do. Remember, you are honored, cherished and loved. Keep up the great work. 

Our show today is brought to you by Viking Law Enforcement Consulting, LLC. Viking offers assistance to law enforcement agencies and clients including: Best practices, technology optimization, forensics and case reviews. Viking helps companies bid for government contracts. Reach out to Viking today at www.vikinglec.com to schedule your free 15 minute phone consultation. 

Are you stressed? We all get stressed at some points in our lives. Personal and professional pressures seem to consume our day's and sometimes it can feel overwhelming. I know. I want to share a technique that I have started to utilize that helps ground me. Some of you might have heard of this technique, but some probably haven't. 

It's called: 5 , 4 , 3 , 2 1

If you have a moment sit down and try to relax. Do the following. 

5 - See five things that are in front of you.

4 - Feel four things you can touch.

3 - Things you can hear.

2 - Things you can smell.

1 - Thing you can taste.

 

This is a powerful exercise that I hope you utilize throughout YOUR day. Remember, stress doesn't have to consume you.

 

Stay tuned for more great episodes on The CJEvolution Podcast.

 

www.cjevolution.com

 

Patrick

Creators and Guests

Patrick Fitzgibbons
Host
Patrick Fitzgibbons
Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander and former Army Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is now a Program Lead for FHE Health in their Shatterproof Program for First Responders located in Deerfield Beach, Florida. He is passionate about helping first responders who are struggling, and he also sought treatment for his struggles. He holds advanced degrees in organizational leadership and business, and is currently studying to become a licensed mental health clinician in the State of Florida. Patrick also speaks to first responder organizations about health and wellness for personnel.