Remember, self-care isn't selfish; it's essential. Prioritizeyourself because you can't pour from an empty cup. Practicing self-carefosters a sense of self-worth and self-esteem. It reinforces the idea thatone's needs are important and deserving of attention, leading to increasedconfidence and resilience. Incorporating self-care into daily routinespromotes a healthier work-life balance. It helps individuals allocate time forrelaxation, hobbies, and social activities, leading to a more fulfilling andsustainable lifestyle.

In this episode, fitness-enthusiast, model, and active-dutyNavy Lieutenant Jarred Reid-Dixon explains why proactively incorporatingself-care into your military lifestyle, you can better manage stress, maintainresilience, and enhance overall effectiveness in your duties. Jarredexplains how you can integrate self-care practices in your daily routine on deploymentas well as ashore. He also encourages accountability and support by engaging inself-care activities with peers or unit members. You can work out together,attend mindfulness sessions, or participate in group hobbies.

Jarred graduatedfrom the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelorof Science in economics, commissioning as a SupplyCorps Officer in May 2017. He laterally transferred to the Public Affairs communityduring the February 2020 board and assumed duties as the Assistant PublicAffairs Officer for Commander, Naval SurfaceForces/Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. PacificFleet in February 2021 where he earned his IndependentDuty Public Affairs Qualification. In January 2022, following his tour at CNSF/CNSP, he went on temporary duty travel(TDY) to the Joint InformationCenter in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in support of Operation Safe Waters. In March of2022 he became the PublicAffairs Officer for the USS Makin Island (LHD 8), USS Anchorage (LPD 23), andUSS John P Murtha (LPD 26) in which he completed a U.S.7th fleet deployment. In October 2022, he went TDY to Expeditionary Strike Group Three as the Director ofMedia Operations for San Francisco Fleet week.

Want to connect with Jarred? Find him on Instagram at @ltreididxon!

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