I've been seeing stories about stress management in the United States Special Operations Forces (SOF) lately. Looking at the sources, it seems that those who served in the Middle East have returned to society, and with the recent wars that have been receiving worldwide attention, such as the Russo-Urban War and the I-Ha conflict, there have been many articles about stress management methods, like OO tips. Actually, if it were such an obvious story, I wouldn't have thought to write it down, but it's surprising, so I'm writing it down. Actually, in my early 20s, I read a book titled "Navy SEAL Mental Management Methods," but it didn't really resonate because it felt cold and evil, tough, and rational. But this stress management method is a little different.
When you are in a very stressful situation
Emotion regulation: Reduce negative thoughts and fears, avoid distracting thoughts during important tasks
Calm your body's response to stress: Reduce your heart rate and anxiety with regular, slow breathing and progressive muscle relaxation.
Repetitive training: Automate tasks that require consistent responses by repeating them.
Task visualization: Visualize successfully using the technology when needed.
Prioritization: Set priorities for your tasks to deal with information overload and manage multiple high-priority assignments simultaneously.
Make friends: communicate, give constructive feedback, group together with others who are going through the same stress, ask for help
When you get out of a stressful situation
Regular exercise: Aerobic exercise and strength training can help reduce stress levels and keep you healthy.
Get enough sleep: Lack of sleep ruins everything. Just getting enough sleep is half the battle.
Healthy Eating Habits: Keep your body and mind healthy with a good diet
Engage in relaxation activities: Reduce stress by relieving tension through breathing-based meditation, yoga, etc.
Stay connected with your peers: Support from friends and family improves psychological health when faced with stress.
What really impressed me was the phrase that asking for help is proof of strength. In fact, expressing yourself and reflecting on yourself seems like actions that require great courage. It's a cliché, but when I think of special forces, I only think of something strong and rough, but I was impressed by the fact that they talked about a more ordinary way than I thought.
It is also impressive that there are various stress relief facilities within the US military as welfare facilities. I think they would be much more helpful than the religious facilities and private facilities in Korea.
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