december workforce pride newsletter

8/3/2019 December Workforce Pride Newsletter

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

GOAL SETTING RESOLU-TIONS 2

ICEHOUSE UNVEILED ANDMOCKTAILS PREVAIL

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START YOUR PLAN RIGHTWITH YOUR JANUARY CAL-

ENDAR 4

REINTEGRATING STRESSAND WINTER SAFETY

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DEAR FRAN, I DONTKNOW MY SON ANYMORE!

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SPOTLIGHT IS ON DPWAND THEIR GREATEST GIFTWISH 7

MOCK BODY COMMUNI-

CATION PARTY 8

WHAT YOU DO IN THEDARK COULD JEPORDIZEYOUR CAREER

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2011, YOUR YEAR IN REVIEW10

TRAINING CHANGESCREDIT CARD RESOLU-TIONS 11

INTEGRITY AND STEPPINGOUT IN FAITH 12

SNEAK PEEK JANUARY

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troversy here at home, with on both sides of the debate. there was one constant -- theone constant: your patriotismcommitment to fulfill your miyour abiding commitment to another. That was constant. did not change. That did notIts harder to end a war than one. Indeed, everything that can troops have done in Iraq the fighting and all the dying, bleeding and the building, andtraining and the partnering -has led to this moment of success. Now, Iraq is not a perfplace. It has many challengesahead. But were leaving behsovereign, stable and self-reliawith a representative governmthat was elected by its peo-ple. Were building a new paship between our nations. A

are ending a war not with a fitle, but with a final march towhome. ..ClickHEREto view the First and President Welcome HomTroops.

(Excerpts from Ft Bragg Speech)Fort Bragg, were here to mark a his-toric moment in the life of our countryand our military. For nearly nine years,our nation has been at war in Iraq. And

you -- the incredible men and women ofFort Bragg -- have been there every stepof the way, serving with honor, sacrificinggreatly, from the first waves of the inva-sion to some of the last troops to comehome. So, as your Commander-in-Chief,and on behalf of a grateful nation, Improud to finally say these two words, andI know your families agree: Welcomehome! Welcome home. Welcomehome. Welcome home.As your Commander-in-Chief, I can tellyou that it will indeed be a part of his-tory. Those last American troops willmove south on desert sands, and then

they will cross the border out of Iraq

with their heads held high. One of themost extraordinary chapters in thehistory of the American military willcome to an end. Iraqs future will be inthe hands of its people. Americas warin Iraq will be over.

Now, we knew this day wouldcome. Weve known it for sometime. But still, there is something pro-found about the end of a war that haslasted so long.Now, nine years ago, American troopswere preparing to deploy to thePersian Gulf and the possibility thatthey would be sent to war. Many ofyou were in grade school. I was astate senator. Many of the leadersnow governing Iraq -- including thePrime Minister -- were living in ex-ile. And since then, our efforts inIraq have taken many twists and

turns. It was a source of great con-

Welcome Home! Welcome Home! Welcome Hom

Upcoming Endings and New Beginnings

A D H R , A S A P , E A PW E L L - B E I N G T E A MP R O D U C T

D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 1V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4

President Barak Obama

This year is coming quickly to an end. As we reflect on another

great year, we must get ready to celebrate what next year holds

for us. Inside you will find tips for healthy resolution planning,

proper goal setting, and planning for safe holiday partying. We

cannot forget self-care during this fast paced time of year, so of

course, you will find tips on emotional, spiritual, and physical

well-being to get you through this transitional period. Winter is

here...bundle up, relax, and sip a hot drink while indulging your

senses into this months edition of Workforce Pride.

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P A G E 2

Staring Down Your Fear in the New Year!

Setting New Years resolutions is virtu-ally the same thing as setting goals. Sometimes we reach our goals, sometimes we fall far short.Many of us have the same New Years resolutions year after year. For example, how often have weheard someone say I resolve to stop smoking cigarettes this year? Some people actually do stopsmoking, many, however, end up smoking more. The same is true of weight loss, spending habits,

and quality time with mates, children, or alone.

Why do so many folks keep resolving, year after year, to accomplish the same things orbreak the same habits, only to continue with the statusquo? One answer might be poor goal setting skills. For

great tips on how to set SMART goals, read Tom Easterlys Goal Settingarticle in this issue. Some of us also fall short of our goals and resolu-tions because we fear success and sabotage ourselves subconsciously.

As an example, an acquaintance of mine once resolved to save moneyfor a special vacation. He established a clear goal for the amount ofmoney he needed to save, he developed an articulate plan for achiev-

ing his goal, and he appeared to have apassion for the outcome he desired.Unfortunately, he still fell short on his

incremental goals month after month.He had lots of excuses forthe short fall, but he alsoknew his excuses werentvalid. One day he told meabout the situation and we

explored his story. I asked how he felt about the outcome of his goalwhat he hoped to get out of taking this special vacation. As it turnedout, this man was divorced; he hadnt dated much since his wife left him

and his goal was to take a cruise around the Mediterranean in hopes ofmeeting new and interesting women. He was excited about the pros-pect of meeting women who shared his interests and simultaneously

terrified no one would find him attractive. Subconsciously, hesabotaged his plans in order to avoid the potential disappoint-ment of rejection.

Once he understood why he was sabotaging himself, he real-ized his fear was irrational and he was able to step up his savings plan toachieve his goal. Carl Jung once wrote, When an inner situation is notmade conscious, it appears outside as fate. My client could havecontinued making excuses, missed achieving his goal, and therebyavoided facing his fear. Instead, he explored what was trippinghim up and why he was sabotaging himself. In theprocess, his fears became conscious; that is, he knewand understood them, they were conquered.

Explore your revolving resolutions.Whats really stopping you from losing twentypounds; saving for a new car; or spending quality timewith your mate? Ask yourself what is the worst thatcould happen if you do reach your goal, and what willyou miss out on if you dont reach your goal. Call

me. Lets talk about it! Dr. Cher Springer (580) 442-1547! Blessing and Happy New Year toeveryone!

With the New Year coming, what is your plan for2012? Lets talk goal setting. Goal setting involves es-

tablishing Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic andTime-targeted (S.M.A.R.T) goals. The theory of goal-

setting suggests that it's an effective tool for making progress byensuring that your goals are clear and you know what is ex-pected to reach them. Setting goals helps people work towardstheir objectives. The most common are financial or career-based goals. Goal setting is as a major component ofpersonal development and success in both personal andprofessional life.A goal can become more specific through quantification or enumeration (measurable)such as by demanding "...increase productivity by 25%," or by defining certain tasks thamust be completed. You can set immediate, short term, and long term goals. Thehardest part of goal setting is sticking to them. Short term goals usually are considerto be within the range of 1-3 years.By setting sharp, clearly defined goals, you can measure and take pride in the achieve-ment of those goals, and you'll see forward progress in what might previously haveseemed a long pointless grind. You will also raise your self-confidence, as you recognizyour own ability and competence in achieving the goals that you've set.Goals Setting:1. Choice: goals narrow attention and direct efforts to goal-relevant activities, and awfrom perceived undesirable and goal-irrelevant actions.2. Effort: goals can lead to more effort; for example, if one typically produces 4 proces

reports an hour, and has defined a goal of producing 6 an hour, one may work morintensely towards the goal than one would otherwise.

3. Persistence: One becomes more prone to work through setbacks if pursuinga goal (this also builds confidence).

4. Cognition: Goals can lead individuals to develop and changtheir behavior.

How to create Goals:Create your "picture" of what you want to do with your life ovthe next 1-3 years, and identify a large-scale goal that you wantto achieve at the 3 year mark.Break this down into smaller targets (mini goals) that you musthit to reach your 1-3 year goals.Once you have your plan start working NOW to achieve thesegoals.Do not be afraid to ask for help on your goals and let them beknown to friends as this will hold you even more accountable toachieve them.

Goals are not just for work. Goals can be and should used in all aspects of your life.Whether it is work, finances, or family relationships goals are a way of knowing whereyou want to be and how you are going to get there. Goals can also be a team effortespecially for families. You and your family can sit down and define where you as afamily want to be in 2, 5, or 10 years. Making family goals ensures that the whole famis on the same sheet of music and understands where they are headed and what isrequired to get there.(Tom works in the Plans, Analysis & Integration office as a Strategic Planner for the Fort SillGarrison. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education.)

By Dr. Cher Springer, ASAP Counselor

Goals Set for Success

Thomas M. Easterly


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P A G E 3V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4 Statistics, History, and Holiday Safe Tips

FORT SILL HISTORY TIDBIT

The Icehouse

In June of 1874 the Comanches, Kiowas, and Southern Cheyennes went to

war on the southern plains. The Army went into the field with eight regi-ments of cavalry and infantry to force the tribes back onto the reservations.The conflict lasted about a year and was known as the Red River War.In the winter of 1874-1875 the Army tracked down most of the hostile

tribes and villages and forced them back to the reservations around Fort Sill.As the villages came in to surrender, their weapons, horses, and camp equip-

ment were taken from them. The women, children, and old men were placed under the control ofone of the reservation chiefs while the hostile chiefs and fighters were sent to the icehouse.The icehouse was under construction and had only the concrete floor and walls finished with no roof.It was located down the hill from the fort onthe east side about 50 feet from what todayis highway 277 or I-44. The Army placed atotal of 103 Indian fighters in the icehouseunder guard. They provided the prisonerspup tents and twice a day an army wagonwould pull up to the wall and raw meat

would be tossed over the wall to the Indi-ans.Eventually the prisoners became too manyand they were released from the icehouseto join their families on the reservation.Today nothing remains of the old icehouseexcept parts of the floor which may be seenin the grass near I-44 as you drive past northof Key Gate.

by Dale Keesee

With all the holidays cele-brations and holiday partieupon us there are goodreasons for having a non-alcoholic holiday party.Having alcohol-free beverages can help avoid a plethora of problems and helpkeep Team Sill and our

community members safe. Believe it or not, it is possible to have a great party that's a success and fun for al

without alcoholic drinks.

1. Tell your guests that you are having anon-alcoholic holiday party. Advising this up front can

help prevent problems such as the guests bringing theiown alcoholic drinks and prepares everyone for the

theme and tone of the party.

2. Make lots ofdifferent mocktails. A mock-tail is like cocktail but with-out alcohol. There are manyonline websites and drinkbooks that offer plenty ofrecipe ideas for punches anddrinks that lend to the holi-day spirit without the alco-hol. Choosing holiday

themed drinks is a good idea.

3. Offer hot and cold drinks with a holid

theme. Making punches and eggnog without the rum aswell as flavored coffee such as Irish coffee with a fla-vored creamer gives the taste of a loved holiday drinkbut without the alcohol content. Many alcohol-free

beers also exist that taste very much like the real thing

4. Thank your guests for participating inyour alcohol free holiday party. Explaining your motivwill often be met with understanding and appreciation.Perhaps a reformed alcoholic is attending or there willbe many children present or you are just increasingawareness of options for alcohol free holiday parties. Ba gracious host and your guests will likely be gracious a

well.

By following these few steps, you will help us to con-tinue being a part of the solution in keeping our commnity safe from alcohol related incidents. Thank youTeam Sill for making great choices which is why thealcohol offenses are declining. Just like the old say-ing...the proof is in the pudding...the proof is in our

numbers and speaks to your success!

Stephanie Armel,Risk Reduction

Coordinator

Risk Reduction

Holiday Safety TipsBy Stephanie Armel

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WayToGoFortSill!!!


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P A G E 4V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4 ASAP CALENDAR OF EVENTS

New Years

HolidayEvents

Click to join ASAP onFacebook

Click to visit ourASAP Website

For more community events, activities,and trainings, check out the MWR and

ACS websites: (click on logos)

Impact Zone (2000-0100)

Twin Oaks (2000-0100)

Patriot Club (2100-0100)

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5 6

8 9 10 11 12 13 1

15 16 17 18 19 20 2

22 23 24 25 26 27 2

29 30 31

January 20 12

Well-Being Cente

ASAP 3415 Miner

Tues 18002000

Weds 1900

ONE Brief

CWBOMEETING

ASAP COMMUNITY TRAINING

ASAP Community TrainingWinter Quarter (January 2012)

Wednesday, 25 Jan 20120900-1100, Generational Workforce1330-1530, Sleep Hygiene

Thursday, 26 Jan 20120900-1100, Suicide Prevention1330-1530, Meth: Dream Killer

Friday, 27 Jan 20120900-1100, Supervisory Workforce Engagement

Training1330-1530, Workplace Etiquette

ADAPT (WBC 0800-1600)

BPL Meeting(1430) at WBC Training Holiday

Federal Holiday

Federal Holiday
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P A G E L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4

LifefocusLearn to Manage Feelings ofStress and Anger

Post-Deployment Reintegrationinto Family LifeLearn additional tips and tactics forsuccessfully transitioning back into fam-ily life.Everyone can experience stress before, during and after aor gatheringregardless of whether or not they have seour nation in the armed forces. There are many things yodo in your everyday life to help manage your stress, from playing cards with buddies to practicing mediation.One popular stress-reducer is exercise. Activities like jogg

swimming, weight lifting or playing sports can often reduce physical tension. with you doctor before starting a new exercise routine.) Exercise can give y

break from difficult emotions, distract you from painful memories and improyour self-esteem. For other ideas about how to manage stress, visit the stre

busters page on the Navy Combat and Operational Stress Control website

It is also helpful to recognize and try to manage any angry feelings that may aa situation arises in which you feel anger when speaking to a family member,or acquaintance about your military service (or other topics), you can managemotions by:

Taking a deep breath and counting to 10 before reactingWalking awayThinking about the ultimate consequences of your responses

Using these tactics to manage stress or anger will allow you to more fully ensocial events following deployment and beyond.For Further AssistanceReach Out

Experiencing stress after returning home from a deployment is not uncomminformation in this article can help you learn to address that stress successfuif you feel that youd like to speak with a trained professional, dont hesitatecontact the DCoE Outreach Center. Call 866-966-1020 or log onto Real WLive Chatto get free, confidential guidance on resources for getting help 24/

periencing stress during reintegra-n is common for those who have

ved in combat environments in Iraq,ghanistan or elsewhere around thebe. Even the most seasoned and

epared warriors can experiencemmon stress reactionsafter return-home from uncommonly challeng-events.

hen you return home, your familyd friends may invite you to a numbersocial gatherings for events rangingm family dinners to New Years Eveebrations, or even welcome-homeebrations in your honor. The tips in this article will help you to better prepared for these interactions, so that you can enjoy them andntinue to successfully reintegrate into life at home.

ake a Plan Before Attendingur family, friends, colleagues or others may be curious and will wantask you all about your time on deployment, and some of their ques-ns may have the potential to make you feel uncomfortable. It can bepful to formulate a plan for yourself beforehand. Decide ahead ofe what you are willing to discuss with them, and set boundaries forat may make you feel uncomfortable. You may also:

Share a little at a time, then let the other person respond to whatyou have to say

Listen without interrupting or getting defensiveRecognize that others may not agree with your personal views or

understand your service in the militaryAgree to disagreeeveryone has their own opinion about the

conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan,and the military, in general.

Respectfully decline to answerany question that crosses theboundaries youve set.

Strategies for Managing

Stress at Events

SUICIDE PREVENT

PROGRAM COORD

TOR (SPPM)

ROBERT DODRILL

f you are in crisis: Call the toll-

ee National Suicide Prevention Life-ne at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), avail-ble 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Thervice is available to anyone. All callse confidential.

Safety Alert: Winter Weathere Red Cross offers these measures people can take to stay safe during and after the storm:

Stay indoors during the storm.If you must go outside, layers of clothing will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Wear gloves or mittens

and a hat to prevent loss of body heat. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs.

Walk carefully on snowy, icy sidewalks.If you shovel snow, be extremely careful. It is physically strenuous work. Take frequent breaks. Avoid overexer-

tionheart attacks from shoveling heavy snow are a leading cause of deaths during winter.Avoid traveling by car, but if you must, keep the gas tank full for emergency use and to keep your fuel line from

freezing. Let someone know your destination, the route you are taking, and when you expect to arrive. Ifyour car gets stuck along the way, help can be sent along your predetermined route.

If you do get stuck, stay with your car. Do not try to walk to safety. Tie a brightly colored cloth to the antennafor rescuers to see. Start the car and use the heater for about ten minutes every hour. Keep the exhaustpipe clear so fumes dont back up in the car. Leave the overhead light on when the engine is running so youcan be seen. As you sit, move your arms and legs to keep blood circulating and stay warm. Keep one win-dow open to let in air.

After the storm, avoid driving until conditions have improved. Listen to local radio and television stations forupdates. Help a neighbor who may require special assistance, especially families with infants, the elderly, andpeople with disabilities.

r more information on winter storms and power losssafety, visit RedCross.org.Keep up with Red Cross responsewinter weather in the Disaster Online Newsroom.
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P A G E 6V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4

By Join Together Staff

Women who became awhen 18 was the legal ding age in the United Stare at higher long-termfor homicide and suicidthan women who grewafter the legal drinking became 21, a new studfinds.

The study followed Americans who became adults befor1984, when a federal law went into effect that establishelegal drinking age as 21. During the 1960s and 1970s, mastates lowered the drinking age to 18 to match the age fomilitary service and voting, HealthDay reports. A rise in

driving deaths led to the law that raised the drinking age around the country.The researchers looked at data on 200,000 suicides and130,000 homicides that occurred between 1990 and 200They focused on 39 states where the drinking age was rato 21. In 37 of the 39 states, they found women who grewhen drinking below age 21 was legal had a 12 percent hrisk for suicide, than women who grew up after 21 was tlegal drinking age.In 38 of the 39 states, women who grew up when the legdrinking age was below 21 had a 15 percent higher risk odying from homicide, compared with women who came age when 21 was the legal drinking age. These trends wenot seen among men.Raising the drinking age to 21 has prevented up to 600 scides and 600 homicides per year, the researchers estimWe suspected that adolescence is a unique period in teof the brains response to alcohol and the vulnerability foaddiction, lead researcher Richard Grucza said. And, in

what we have here is a natural experiment that supportsidea, by demonstrating an unintended but positive consequence that comes from having raised the drinking age.The study appears in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Eperimental Research.

The Older the Better?

Drug Awareness

Dear Fran,My son and I have been close since the day he was born. We always didthings together and I made all his soccer games and thought I was doing every-thing right until recently. When he turned thirteen it was someone else tookover. He began getting Cs and Ds on his report card. He has stoppedhanging out with his childhood friends and is now hanging out with someolder kids I dont know very well. He is becoming very secretive and suspi-cious. Hes got a new, weird looking haircut and never wears anything but

black colored clothes. Should I be worried, or is this just a normal phase ofgrowing up?Signed,

Where did I go wrong???

ear where did I go wrong?With teens, it is important to pick your battles. Some of the behaviors you mention are healthy andppropriate at that age. Others should be seen as red flags. The weird hair and clothing can been seen

normal, but the failing grades, secretive and suspicious behavior and his choice of new friends canean he might be experimenting with drugs. Those are indicative of behaviors we look for as profes-onals and you can be aware, also. The best approach is the direct approach. Don't be afraid to ask innon-accusatory way, and let him know how much it affects you and everyone in the family when heakes a bad choice. Has he been getting the attention he needs and deserves? Often teens begin to

ek attention and approval from outside the home when parent's expectations become unclear or tooemanding. Just because they look like an adult, does not mean they have the capacity to make soundecisions. Also, have you been setting a good example of a healthy lifestyle? Many parents engage inehaviors that model things they would not want their kids to mimic, yet children listen to what you do,ot what you say. After you ask about drug use, follow up with family counseling, if needed. If the childjust feeling neglected in the family, find something new you can do together that fits the child's newaturity level. Kids need family interaction even when you do not approve of how they are spendingeir time. They need to feel respected and understood and that

appens through listening. When you find out you did nothingrong, look for what you can do right. Call us at the Well-Beingenter. We can point families in the right direction to solve manyfficult problems. Thanks for writing. Hope to hear from you if

ou need help.ran,SAP Supervisor

DEAR FRAN

ASAP TestimonialI have learned that there are people outhere who are ready to give their all toyou overcome issues that you might being. I have also learned that I am not tonly one out there who is facing difficuissues. Also, by being in group with all

fellow peers and hearing their stories it has helped me to opeand tell others about mine. By doing this it has helped to relsome of the stored up emotions that were inside of me. Whall comes down to is that no matter what you are facing, ther

people out there willing to listen and help you.

SGT

USA, Ft. Sill

Fran Alltizer,CSW, ASAP Supervisor

If you have any questions orconcerns that youwould like Fran toaddress, pleasecontact Franthrough our ASAP

Lower Legal Drinking Age Linked to Higher Risk for Homic

Suicide in Women

DID YOU KNOW??Texans arrested for drunk driving this holiday seasonwho refuse to take a breathalyzer test may have tosubmit to a blood test. According toThe Wall StreetJournal,many cities and counties in Texas have insti-tuted the blood-test policy, which is also in place inother states including Florida, Missouri, Illinois and

ouisiana. Law enforcement officials call the policy no refusal, because it prevents drivers

om refusing to provide evidence they are intoxicated.vidence of intoxication from a blood test often wins convictions in jury trials, the articleotes. In many cases, defendants who are faced with evidence from blood tests admit their

uilt. Criminal defense lawyers have objected to the blood tests. Its an erosion of civilberties, said Samuel Bassett, a defense lawyer from Austin. If we can poke people invol-ntarily for evidence, where do we draw the line?Under the no-refusal initiatives, magis-ate judges are standing by at a police station or other location to issue search warrantseeded to conduct the blood tests. A nurse or other medical professional draws theood. Police are allowed to strap a suspect to a chair if needed to obtain a blood sample,

o blood can be drawn quickly, before a persons blood-alcohol level drops. Some policefficers find the new rule encourages people to submito breath tests, to avoid being poked with a needle.ccording to the Texas Department of Transportation,2010 about 800 traffic deaths in the state involved agally intoxicated driver. In 2009, more drivers werevolved in fatal alcohol-related crashes in Texas than in

ny other state, according to the most recent dataom theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administra-on.
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P A G E 7V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4Mind Expansion

December Brainteaser

Can you decipherthese commonChristmas Carols?

1. Happiness tothe Global Ecosys-tem2. Small male per-cussionist3. I am experienc-ing nocturnal vi-

sions of a colorless holiday

4. Festoon the Corridors5. A Non-summer fairytale area6. Oh holiday conifer7. Ten plus two twenty-four hour periods ofholiday festivity8. Hey tiny city in Israel9. In a remote location in a barn stall

Answer in next months issue

November Answer

An antique lamp from Belgium would not

have a plug that would fit into a standard

outlet in North America. The father noted

that the plug was a sealed plug not a replace-

ment one and therefore was the original in-

stallation.

He obviously bought it at a local store.

BrainteaserTEAM SPOTLIGHT

SSG Joshua Ferrier,HQ A 3/6

What is your favorite word?Everything!

What is your least favorite word?

Anything!What turns you on?Ladies!

What turns you off?

Cats.

What sound or noise do you love?

A crowd roaring in a stadium.What sound or noise do you hate?

Babies crying (especially in church).What profession other than your ownwould you like to attempt?

Acting! I was a thespian in high school.

What profession would you not like to

do?

Medicine. I don't mind the smell of sewage, but

the smell of hospitals and nursing homes, ack!What is your ideal vacation?

The Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas.

EAP Mental Health Minute: S I M P L I F Y .

Ft. Sill Talks BackClarence

Pierce III,ContractingOfficerRepresenta-tive, DPW

Below are just a few tips on ways to simplify your life, do "less rather than more," and achieve more happiness as a result:Look within yourself and examine how your life feels. Are you constantly rushed? Stressed? Always behind? Do you have sufficient t ime to pursueactivities that are personally meaningful to you?Reduce the time pressure in your life. Reduce the overall number of activities in your day and reduce the number of things you do all at once. Forexample, if you can, when spending time with loved ones, don't answer the phone or check your email. You'll be happier and more effective in allrealms of your life.Be careful about over committing yourself and about taking on new projects. Learn to say "no" to extra demands on your time.

Turn off distractions during times of leisure. Cell phones, email, computers, and the rising complexity of modern life -- these all contribute to the constant time pres-sures we feel. And they can contribute to our feeling distracted from fully enjoying the time we spend with family and friends.

As much as possible, give yourself uninterrupted time at work. When we can focus on a single activity without distractions,we are not only happier -- we are also more effective, productive, and creative.

Simplify your life to achieve a healthier love relationship. Researchers have found that stress and overwork are significantbarriers to a healthy love relationship.

Do something every day that restores you. Set aside time each day for an activity that refreshes you, such as going to thegym or spending time with people you love. Research has found that when we engage in a restorative activity "notonly do we become happier, we actually become more productive and creative during the other times when we aredoing work," Dr. Ben-Shahar says.

What is the greatest

gift you can receivefor the holidays?

Mr. Aaron Peter-

son, IGI&S, DPW

"A cure for

cancer."

Ms. Lakisha Ram-

sey, administrative

assistant for the

director, DPW:

"Love."

Mr. Randall Butler,

director, DPW:

"Peace for eve-

rybody, even if

it puts me out

of a job."


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Wellness Window

Baby Bellini MocktailThere's a classic peach and Champagne cocktail from the 193called the Bellini and this is the virgin version of that. The BabBellini is perfect for elegant entertaining and has the feel of agreat Champagne cocktail and the same great taste of the orig

nal, but none of the alcohol. As in Bellini, peach juice or puree can albe used. Serve this drink as an altenative to spirited drinks this NewYears!

Ingredients:2 oz peach nectarchilled sparkling cider

Preparation:Pour the peach nectar into a

Champagne flute.Slowly add the sparkling cider.

As always, this recipe is versa-tile and you can add anyother nectar or fresh fruit

to your pleasure.

Enjoy!!! Cheers!!

Complete Well-Being

Healthy New Years ResolutionNew years Resolutions dont have to be big. Sometimes, its the small

things that count. Here are some quick and easy ways to get you and yourfamily on the fast track to meeting your New Years nutritional goals!

1. Eat togetherMake it a point to eat dinner together at least once aweek. Children are more likely to try new foods, like vegetables andwhole grains, if they see their parents eating them at the dinner tableas well

2. Walk, walk, walkWalk as much as possible with a family member.Not only is it a great way to burn some calories, but its also a greatway to catch up with your loved ones. If its too cold outside, take awalk around the mall and take advantage of the great post-holidaysales!

3. Try something newTry a new fruit or vegetable as a family once aweek. Rate it, discuss it, and talk about it. Remember dont over cookyour veggiesyoull cook out the taste. Try some yummy winter rootvegetables like beets or turnip! Roast them in the oven with a littleolive oil to bring out their natural sweetness. The perfect side dish forany meal!

4. Shop togetherTake the kids shopping and let them pick out some-thing new to try. Try a new grain, like quinoa pasta or wheat berries,and go home and cook a new recipe together.

Just remember: Small changes = BIG RESULTS!!!

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The holidays are over. The goodies are mostly eaten. And were all ready for a fresh start in 2012

But before you start on those New Year resolutions, take a peek at this.

Did you know that your body is built to match your life purpose? As a spirit, you actually chose abody with the genetics that you need to do what you came here to do. It may not always seem thway, especially when youre struggling to lose weight or keep exercise goals. But its true. You cam

equipped to fulfill your goals as spirit this lifetime. Take a moment and take stock of the things yolike about your bodythe things it can do, the gifts it came with. And notice how these abilities agifts have served you well all of your life. Now, there may be other aspects that you arent sopleased with, but you may also find that you have learned a lot in dealing with them, too. Learned

things that have helped you along your pathto become more empathetic with others, to grow aspirit, and so on. Your body is a part of who you are, but it is guided on the whole by you as animmortal spirit. Its kind of like you and your car, only on a much deeper, more connected level. If

you picture your car as a creature with feelings and desires, its a much closer comparison. As a spirit, youre in the drivers seat, but your body ultimately controls hoar and how fast you can go. If your body is unhappy, or not well cared for; if it doesnt have the right fuel; or if its just plain mad at you, you may find your goals grindto a halt. So, the communication between you and your body makes a BIG difference in how your life goes. Good communication means much smoother sailing. Thatcommunication includes everything from feelings and sensations, to thoughts, words and mental images. You as a spirit communicate best in images. Your body doesbetter with feelings and senses. Words and thoughts come somewhere in the middle. In a sense, with every thought, feeling, and choice, you are relationship-buildingwith your body. Whenever you do, say or think things that are supportive, caring and loving towards your body, it builds trust and communication. Thoughts and actiothat are negative, or not supportive, tend to undermine the trust and communication we have with our bodies. Consistent positive input, from your thoughts to whatyou eat and how much sleep you get, makes a big difference in the body-spirit partnership. When times are tough and you need that partnership the most, you want itbe as strong as possible. The stronger the partnership, the more you can use the gifts and strengths you designed yourbody to have in the first place. Other benefits of good body-spirit communication are strong intuition, greater aware-ness, creativity, greater wellness, and more fun. Youll have greater awareness of what you really want, and it will be

much easier to get there--when you work with your body as a partner in the process.

Take time to clickCOMMUNICATIONto relax and communicate with your body through this body awarenessguided imagery exercise.

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P A G E 9V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4Etiquette and Managers Notes

The year in review articles always capture a year in a way very few articles can. These segmentshighlight the years most significant and newsworthy events. I am assuming here that the topics

that find their way into the news repeatedly throughout the year are newsworthy. So, what didwe read a lot about this year? Although most leaders do the right thing, they are not the onesthat most want to read about. Reviewing this years news round -up it is obvious that we were

scinated by the ethical failures and shortcoming of our political, business, and media giants. Month after month another publicgure's private indiscretions were presented for public scrutiny.

Lets see, there was a married Anthony Weiner, a promising and competent politician who after muchdeception finally admitted to twittering indecent pictures of himself to a college student. There was apromising presidential hopeful, Herman Cain, who was forced to end his presidential aspirations afterbeing accused of a 13 year long marital affair and multiple sexual assaults. Then, there was Californias

ex-governor and movie star, Arnold Schwarzenegger, accused of having a 10 year old child with thefamily housekeeper after the housekeeper came forward. There was also a acclaimed world classgolfer, Tiger Woods, who admitted to multiple extramarital affairs only after his wife smashed a nine-iron into the windshield of the car causing an accident. There was a married, world leader and a prob-able successor to the president of France, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, who was force to quit as head of the International MonetaryFund after he was accused of sexually assaulting a hotel housekeeper during a stay in New York. The charge was later droppedwhen investigators determined that the relationship was consensual. But the damage to his reputation could not be undone.

There was also a rich and powerful media tycoon Rupert Murdoch who was unscrupulously hacking thephones of politicians, celebrities and kidnap victims in a way that brought the scorn of the British publicresulting in the folding of his venerated 125 year old flagship paper, The News of the World.

here were allegations that former Pennsylvania State University football assistant coach Jerry Sandusky sexually assaulted orad inappropriate contact with underage boys on or near university property. This culminated with his firing and the firing of theam coach of 31 seasons, Joe Paterno. The president of the university was also pressured to resign, and subsequently did. The

ublic thought he and others should have done more to protect the children. Syracuse University fired assistant basketball coachernie Fine amid allegations that he sexually molested boys negatively impacting the reputation of the team and university.

ore recently, Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, or gross negligence, after admitting that he gaveichael Jackson nightly doses of the anesthetic propofol in an effort to help Michael sleep. In the eyes of many, Dr. Murrays

ehavior was self serving and violated a doctor-patient trust. He was sentenced to four years in jail

Although these shortcomings were in private they were very publically scrutinized because of the farreaching impact on public trust, loyalty, and confidence. A wide range of stakeholders were impacted inways that the unwillingly newsmakers never would have imagined. In most cases those spotlighted were respected, capable andmostly beloved people. However, the criminal cannot be viewed separately from the crime. What made these incidences evenmore unacceptable was that, despite the over-whelming evidence to the contrary, many of theaforementioned did not immediately own up totheir actions.. No matter how good and suc-

cessful leader we are, it is by our worst deci-sions that we will be judged, even when wethought it was nobody elses business.

On December 06, 2011, Rod Blagojevich, wasfound guilty of 18 felony counts of corruption.Last week he was sentenced to 14 years inprison. That makes the fourth consecutive Illi-

ois governor that has been convicted of a crime and sent to jail. Believeor not, two additional Illinois governors have been charged with crimes

ut were not convicted. As the judge in the Blagojevich so succinctly putduring Blagojevichs sentencing hearing; The harm here is not meas-

red in the value of property or money. The harm is the erosion of publicust in government.

Workplace Eti-

quette 101:Proper English

Communication

Although you may text or e-mail friends and family members telling themthings like "C U L8R" these textisms should never enter into workplacecommunications. Not only are they unprofessional, they may be difficultfor those less familiar with text-speak to interpret. Always present yourselfprofessionally in written workplace communications by spelling out allmessages, and quickly proofreading all correspondence.

By Jay Khalifeh

Managers Memo: Doing the Wrong

Thing in 2011 Got You Noticed

...promising presi-

dential hopeful,Herman Cain

Anthony Weiner, apromising and com-petent politician..

acclaimed worldclass golfer, TigerWoods..

...Californias ex-

governor and moviestar Arnold Schwar-

zenegger...


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P A G E 1 0V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4

Mission Card, Year in Review, ASD Update

Be honest. Howmany of you clickon your TV andwatch all theYear in Reviewnews programsthat flood the

airwaves during the last week of December? Its alwaysamazing to me to take a step back and reflect on thechanges that occur over the course of a year. Thats

true of the country, our installation,our workplaces, our children andus. Change happensthank good-ness! On a personal and profes-

al basis, reflecting on those changes helps me celebrate my accomplish-ts and the hard lessons learned throughout the year as well as takek in what Id like to purposefully

nge or learn in the year ahead. Mak-he review personally meaningful iser than it might seem at first blush.you need is your calendar and littleterrupted thinking time.

p 1Review your 2011 calendarlist out, by month, one professionalect, one personal situation and onely related activity that was demand-a lot of your attention at that time.u had to sum up what you learned or took away from each of those

eriences in just as few words as possible, what would they be? Writem down under 2011. You should have three words or summary sen-es per month for a total grading list of thirty six things you worked on

last term in the school of hard knocks.Step 2Review your 2011 list of experi-ences and make a judgment call about thetakeaway. If you werent happy with having togo through the experience, were you at leastsatisfied with you learned from having lived

through it? Grade yourself. I know we hearall the time that we should be judgmental butthis is about your own life and what you arelearning from it. So go ahead, be tough onyourself. Doesnt matter if you use a standard

grading scale or simple smiley/frowney faces.p 3Make a list of things youd like to experience, learn or improve athe coming year. Take look at thes where you marked yourself low011. Review the list for gapings, areas that you know you need

ocus more on in order to bepier in the coming year. Jot downr thoughts on a sheet of paper youve labeled 2012 Highlights and tuck

a safe place.

nuary Ill write about crafting personal mission statements and in Febru-ll talk through what Dr. Covey has to say, in the 7 Habits of Highly

ctive People, on writing goals that support those personal mission state-ts and youll pull out your dream sheet for both of those months. Inmeantime, if you are interested in learning more about personal andessional effectiveness, talk with one of your Employee Assistance Pro-

m representatives. They have a ton of resources to help get you startedspectacular 2012.

A Personal Year in Review

US ARMY GARRISON

FORT SILL

MISSIONTo provide Soldiers, Civilians, Retirees and their Families with a secure installconsistent and efficient services, and quality facilities and infrastructure .

VISIONWith current fiscal reality, to maintain our quality services and infrastructure the installation. To maximize available resources and to foster positive relatiowith those living and working on Fort Sill as well as with our surrounding comties.

INTENTTo develop an environment that becomes a model for integrating organizatiocommon footprints, thereby becoming true stakeholders of the installation. Tempower Organizations by instilling pride in ownership and providing a voice.transform the Garrison while capturing efficiencies and promoting fiscal respo

ity. To maintain an environment that enhances safety, well-being, and readineplace of limitless opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.

Industry Alert - Mail Processing Netw

Rationalization Service Changes

Mailing Industry Stakeholders

On December 5, the Postal Service filed a

request with the Postal Regulatory Commis-

sion (PRC) for an advisory opinion on pro-

posed changes to mail service standards. The Postal Service also will seek

comment on proposed service standard changes for various mailing servi

products through a notice in the Federal Register. This action follows th

tation of public comment on service standard changes previously publishe

September 15 along with numerous outreach efforts to the mailing comm

The most significant revisions would eliminate the expectation of overnig

vice for significant portions of First-Class Mail and periodicals; however, t

would be an opportunity for mailers who properly prepare and enter ma

designating processing facility prior to the day's critical entry time to havemail delivered the following delivery day. In addition, the 2-day delivery ra

would be modified to include 3-digit ZIP Code origin-destination pairs th

currently overnight, and the 3-day delivery range also would be expanded

These revisions would allow for a significant rationalization of the Postal

vices mail processing and transportation networks. The Postal Service is

pleting the facility reviews using the well-established Area Mail Processing

lines, which will continue as announced in September.

Supporting documents such as the proposed rule, an illustrative Service S

Directory (SSD), and illustrative labeling lists are just a few of the request

documents are available on th

Mailer Information website (h

about.usps.com/news/facility-

welcome.htm and RIBBS will

dated with documents and lin

porting this announcement.

Jansen-Rees, MSW, ACSW

ily Advocacy Program Manager
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P A G E 1 1V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4 Financial Fitness and ASAP Training Update

5 Credit Card New Years

Resolutionsy Martha C. White| December 22, 2011 |s time for New Years resolutions: Along

ith promises to yourself about cutting oute reality TV and hitting the gym more often,ere are also some financial goals you should

et for 2012. Specifically, there are some goalsou should set regarding your credit cards,redit card spending and outstanding balances.es, looking at your statements in January after weeks of holiday-fueledpending might make you wince, but take a deep breath and start 2012 withese credit card New Years resolutions. Transfer a balance.Credit card companies are aggressive with theirffers of 0% teaser rates for transferred balances. Its not uncommon to see

o-interest offered for 12 months or even longer, and a couple of issuersave even begun waiving the typical 3% balance transfer fee. If your credit is

therwise good but youre paying off a balance at a high interest rate, applyr one of these cards. The caveat is that these cards can come with higherandard rates; arrangeand rearrange, if necessaryyour budget so

ou can pay that balance off before the 0% promotional period expires.nally, resist the urge to begin charging again on the card from which youst transferred the balance. Pay off a balance.If youre currently revolving balances from month to

month, commit to paying one off entirely over thecourse of 2012. Experts have differing opinions onwhether its better to target the card with the highest

interest rate or the smallest balance. Basically, which-ever will motivate you to keep chipping away at thataccumulated debt is the best way for you. Dont close

the card after the outstanding debt is paid off, though,since this hurts your utilization ratio. The exception

here is if you know you wont be able to resist thetemptation, in which case, cancel away.3. Ditch superfluous monthly charges.Give your

atement a close look. Are you paying for a membership, subscription orther service that you never (or hardly ever) use? Contact the merchantnd cancel it. Depending on when in your billing cycle you make that move,may take another statement before the charges stop. Give it a month and

heck back to make sure your cancellation has been applied. Ask for a credit limit increase.If you have an account in good stand-g, this is an easy way to boost your credit utilization ratio without having

o open a new account. Opening a new account lowers the average age ofour accounts, which pulls down your credit score atle bit. The inquiry from the lender also has aght impact on your score. For both these reasons,

oosting the limit on an existing account is a better

ay to go. It helps if the card is one you use fre-uently and if you have a strategy planned out whenou call customer service. Be specific: Tell them whyoud like the increase and how much more youxpect to charge as a result.MORE:3 New Years Resolutions that Reflect Reality) Make sure your cards fit your needs.Take a look at your primary

ard or cards and ask yourself: Do you use the perks? Cash in any points oriles you earn on a regular basis? Your lifestyle changes over the years.aybe an airline card with lots of frequent-flier miles and upgrades to firstass was a good fit before, but maybe youd be better off now getting a

ard that helps you save toward a childs college tuition. If the cards offer-

gs no longer mesh with your needs, make a list of what you would like in aard and start shopping around for a new one.

After going back to the draw-ing board for the planningprocess of next years ASAP

Community Training, a conclu-sion was determined that moreeffective, timely, and relevanttrainings are necessary forprofessional and personalgrowth. After review of feed-back received from each class,it was noted that more con-venient times and availability oftopics to be provided to abroader audience were mostlyrequested. Therefore, effec-

tive January 2012 there will beQuarterly Community Trainings held in the following schedule:

25-27 January 201225-27 April 201225-27 July 201224-26 October 2012

All classes will be held between the hours of 0900-1100 and 1330-1530 on training day. As always, a training schedule will be sent out to each organizPOC specifying the details and location of each class. All classes will providCivilians and Military the opportunity to complete the Substance Abuse Pretion Education requirement as outlined in AR 600-85. Also, friends, family,munity members and leaders are always welcome at all Community Trainin

events.

If ever you are in need of on-site traininplease do not hesitate to contact me attime. I am always willing to come out ateach your organization at your convenIf you have any concerns regarding this ter, please contact me, RaShonda Labraat 580-442-4205/6306.

Upcoming Changes to ASAP

Community Training for 20

Do Boomers Want to Retire? Yes and No

"Working boomersare split between thosewho can't wait to re-tire (43%) and thosewho won't want to stop

working (41%); thesepercentages have beenstable for the last 13years" [since 1998],according to a 2011AARP survey of over 1000 working and retired boomers.

Reference: AARP. (2011). Boomers envision what's next. Washington, DC: AARetrieved from assets.aarp.org
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P A G E 1 2V O L U M E 2 , I S S U E 4Inspire and Encourage

I know Gods given you dreams Hes put them on your heart in a way you cant deny. You may not havetold anyone. You may have thought it was too big to happen. But I want you to realize that God hasnt given upon those dreams and you dont have to either. Ive never heard of one story where God gave a dream and

fulfilled it on the same day. God has designed life with seasons and processeseach step along the way doessomething unique that builds our faith and causes us to step out and trust Him. God came to Abraham inGenesis 12 and promised not just to bless him, but to bless ALL the people of the earth through Him. In Gene-sis 15 Abraham is struggling to believe these incredible promises so God does something amazing that I wantyou to notice. Then the Lord took Abraham outside and said to him, Look up into the sky and count the

stars if you can. Thats how many descendants you will have! (Genesis 15:5 NLT)

God wasnt just making promises to Abraham He was teaching him how to dream. God knew if Abrahamcould see it...then he could dream it. And just like He called Abraham to look up and see it Hes making thatsame promise to you today. God wants to teach you the same process He taught Abraham under that beautifulstar-filled sky.First you dream it...Then you believe it...Then you live it...

The first step is to get a vision. The next step is to trust Him. Then finally you take a step of faith and live outwhat God has promised, no matter what your circumstances, your friends, your worries or the enemy is tellingyou.

Victoria and I want you to know that God lovesyou generously and abundantly, and as a loving

her, Hes impressed and honored when His children dream bold, supernatural

eams. I believe we bless God when we dream big.

member, its never too late for God to move in your life. Step out in faith today!

EAP INSPIRATION STATION: God Given Dreams

The Character Couch:

Integrity [in-teg-ri-tee]

Part of Speech:nounDefinition:

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles;moral uprightness.The state of being whole and undivided.Synonyms:candor, forthrightness, goodness,honesty, honorableness, incor-ruptibility, incorruption, principle, probity, purity,rectitude,right-

eousness,sincerity, straightforwardness, virtue

Antonyms:corruption,disgrace, dishonesty,dishonor

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TRAINING IS BACK IN SESSION!

We are back!!! We have read your com-ments, answered your requests, and created

a NEW training schedule just for YOU!!

January 2012 will be the next opportunity

for all to receive their Substance Abuse Pre-

vention and Life Skills Training in accordance

with AR 600-85. There is an annual 2 hour

requirement for Civilians and 4 hour re-

quirement for Soldiers. Check out page 11

within this edition for more details on the

upcoming year changes!!!

NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS

The new year always brings new joy, new

hope, and new expectations. But in the midst

of all of the newness, we sometimes forget

the most important renewal of all.self. Yes,

it is time for us to put ourselves first and re-

member that without self-care, we cannot

fully care for anyone else. The next edition of

Workforce Pride will visit the topics of con-

tinuous self-care, tips for organization, and

Valentines preparation for the love of your life!

GOT SOMETHING ON YOUR

MIND???

WE WANT TO KNOW YOUR

RESOLUTIONS FOR 2012!!

Please contact us if you HAVE A STORY TO

SHARE!! Your story will be greatly appreciated

for next months issue. Anonymity requests will

be respected.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE

TO SHARE??

Contact me at 580-442-4205/6306 or at

[email protected].

I look forward to hearing from you!!

3415 Miner Road

Ft. Sill, OK 73503

Phone: 580-442-4205

Fax: 580-442-5704E-mail: [email protected]

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YOUR EAP IS READY TO SERVE

EAP Services to Employees and Supervisors:

Assessment, problem identification, and short-term

counseling/intervention.

Referral for treatment and rehabilitation to appropriate community counseling/treatment

resources.

Follow-up services to aid an employee in achieving an effective readjustment to his or her

job after treatment.

Training and education for supervisors and employees about alcohol and drugs.

EAP Services to the Installation Organization:

Training and consultation for supervisors and managers on how and when to make properuse of EAP services for improving employee performance and conduct.

Well-Being Center, ASAP

Sneak Peek: What to Expect Next Month

COME VISIT US AT:

RaShonda M. Labrador, MS,EAPC(580)442-4205/[email protected].

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