Firefighters Need a Long List of Good to Offset the Bad

This episode was originally titled Diversify Your Happiness and was posted earlier this year.  After a short story about Nathan's bike crash record, we talk about building out a list of stuff you can do to get your mind right.

Having a pre set list or at least a mental algorithm of things to do can keep us happy and healthy instead of idle and frustrated.  Firefighters have an inherent drive to be busy but can also get completely locked up and lost in their phones when looking for a distraction.  Mental health in the fire service is no joke and too much screen time is a direct competitor to our wellbeing when used as a crutch.

Being nose deep in the phone has its place but it is easier than ever to make that the default setting.  By building out your menu of interests and activities you can better serve yourself and the public.

So build out your list and be the firefighter you know you want to be.