Out of Comfort Zone Connections, Part III - Reaching Out

March 07, 2014 by Melody Mitchell in Empowering Women, Military Advice, Wingwoman Wednesday

Though it is easiest to stick to your own unit and not branch out to meet people in other sections; I learned from this deployment how fulfilling it is to truly get to know others. We happened to be building up a bare base and the environment helped us bond as a team and military family. Though we often have our familiar tribe, a group of people like us, safe and comfortable; I recommend expanding beyond and making connections with those who are not in your unit. It broadens your perspective and is simply fun.

Out of Comfort Zone Connections, Part I - Reaching Up

February 03, 2014 by Melody Mitchell

I am dedicating this post and the two to follow in a 3-Part series “Out of Comfort Zone Connections” to all of the wonderful relationships I formed during this deployment. It takes effort to get out of our comfort zone; however, when we go out of our way to connect with others, we can create powerful relationships that would otherwise not exist. I had the opportunity to build bonds I hope will last; I allowed myself to be vulnerable and the reward was incredible.

Finding Balance While Deployed

January 08, 2014 by Melody Mitchell

Many talk about work/life balance, but for me that conjures up an image of scales implying there should be an exact balance between “work” and "life;" yet for so many of us, our work blends into our life there isn’t always a separation. Finding balance to me means ensuring my energy levels stay balanced and am able to easily manage all the roles in my life. All of my deployments caused me to find balance. My first six-month deployment I learned what happens when you don't have balance. In my next year away in the desert I learned how to apply rules I learned to enable balance and in this recent six-month deployment I finally feel I understand what it means to feel balanced and incorporate healthy habits into my life.