by Julie Tully | May 30, 2023 | Articles, Community, Mental, Personal Growth, Purpose
Let’s face it, modern military life is not easy. Especially for military spouses, faced with the unspoken belief that we should be grateful for our lifestyle and dutifully play the role of unpaid support staff. When it feels like life is just one thing after another,...
by Elizabeth Bosse | May 24, 2023 | Articles, Body
What is motivation? Motivation is defined as the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. Motivation is tricky because it is such a personal thing. Figuring out what motivates you can be challenging. It may vary from task to task or...
by Noralee Jones | May 17, 2023 | Articles, Body, Personal Growth, Purpose, Wellness Unfiltered
The Real Life Spouse Stories Series is part of InDependent’s Wellness Unfiltered™ program. It’s a platform for military spouses to share their struggles with tougher wellness topics. They’re sharing these stories to help with their healing, open up conversations so...
by Toby Ralph | Apr 19, 2023 | Articles, Body, Mind, Personal Growth
Have you ever looked at someone, either online or in person, and thought, “How the heck do they stay motivated enough for *insert physical * business * personal accomplishment*?” I have. However, there is no right answer for motivation and how to obtain it. First, I...
by Michelle Ann | Apr 12, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Body, Mental
“Military spouses find their strength along the way. Everyone began frightened of distance, deployment, and the unknown.” – The Seasoned Spouse As I settle into my folding chair, I notice the beautiful hue of pink in the sky as the sun goes down. A cool breeze...
by Alison Portis | Mar 9, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Mental
I love the word resilient. It is often defined as the ability to “bounce back” from a difficult situation. But I know that for some, especially in our military community, it is an overused word that carries with it an expectation, a label, or something that must be...
