Do you still do any of these things?

2015-03-02T15:29:53-05:00

They seem pretty simple, and to the majority of us on here, commonplace, but I honestly think these simple routines kept me pushing through some of the difficult times in civilian life. Small victories & achievements keep the day going!

5 things to keep doing after the military

1. Make your bed Yes, making your bed sucks. Why make it if you’re just going to unmake it again later that day. But take it from Admiral McRaven, “If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it w

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2015 5:47 PM

2015-03-02T17:47:25-05:00

Great article, SSgt Private RallyPoint Member! I still do all five of them - nine years after retiring. There's another discussion thread on RallyPoint about things we continue to do after leaving the military. I wrote about checking my gig line.

As regards this article, I definitely still ...

- Lay out my clothes the night before
- Make my bed
- Work out

And I still do eat with colleagues and go to work with a purpose. So I'm trackin' with that article. Thanks for sharing it!

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Mar 2 at 2015 5:53 PM

2015-03-02T17:53:09-05:00

Honestly I got lazy and fat and hardly do any of them.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 2 at 2015 7:17 PM

2015-03-02T19:17:00-05:00

I still do all of these to an extent. I am usually up and gone before my wife wakes up so it makes it difficult to make the bed lol. And working in car sales, lunches are rarely planned or coordinated so we rarely get a chance to eat together.

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Mar 2 at 2015 7:22 PM

2015-03-02T19:22:08-05:00

Seems legit. I think the only one I will struggle with would be working out. It is hard to find exercise options when you have two bad knees and a bad shoulder. Keep at it, plan on doing all of them once I am out.