trips, gear, mind.
On this blog, we’ll be writing about our trips and reviews of the gear we use. We’ll also be sharing tips on how to build your mental resiliency. If you want to share your story with us, e-mail us at blog at frontlinefreedom.org.
On Goal Setting
Most people think of goal setting as a way to make themselves feel better about the past through achievements, but it is so much more. When we set goals, we acknowledge we are not where we want to be in life. That is a hard pill to swallow. It takes guts to say, “I...
Mentally Recharging
It’s easy to become bogged down by the routines of daily life. We all have the good and bad habits that we fall back on without even thinking about it. But sometimes, it’s essential to take a step back and mentally reset yourself. This can be done in several ways, but...
On Evaluating Progress
In ancient Greek philosophy, Plato's Allegory of the Cave is a story that describes people who are chained inside a cave and can only see shadows cast on the wall. The shadows represent what they perceive as reality. These people tell each other that these shadows are...
On Favorite Days and Challenges
I'm sure many things made up your favorite day from the past week, but I'll bet one of them was an activity that stuck out above the rest. Think about what activities come to mind when thinking back on a great time in the past week. Your favorite activity from the...
On Motivation and Productivity
want to be productive, but you don’t want to overdo it and feel burned out. So what’s the right balance? How do you know when you’re in the zone?
Confidence Following Tragedy
Confidence has its roots in a Latin word. It is derived from confidentia, which means “to be bold” or “to have faith in.” In English, it was first used in the 1500s, and it means “a feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something.” Confidence is a crucial...
