Just Being Resilient Isn’t Enough: Why You Need to Get Gritty
When you close your eyes and think of the word “resilience,” what comes to mind? I think of picking myself...
Natalie Hayek is an Air Force spouse and a mom of two. She is a freelance writer who specializes in nonprofit and education, as well as in the military spouse community, which is where you might say her heart beats. You can connect with her at www.linkedin.com/in/nataliehayek/.
When you close your eyes and think of the word “resilience,” what comes to mind? I think of picking myself...
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Heads-up: this video has mild language. Whether it’s a First-Friday potluck, a holiday event, or a summer barbecue, unit-sponsored gatherings...
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