Life Beyond the Badge

When leaving the #police and considering what to do next, keep in mind that your so-called "Transferable Skills" that many place on a pedestal are actually just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to your potential and deciding your next steps. Only a few latch onto the 'transferable skills' because they just love the roles that call for them. I love that some get to do that. BUT.... Sadly, for far too many, the only reason they grip tightly to what they already know is only to feel some thread of certainty at a time of massive uncertainty, which leads to increasing doubts and debilitating fear! Just Imagine what you can achieve if you apply the same mindset, fortitude, and determination that you once did when learning, practising and honing your policing and investigative skills and all that comes with them. Now imagine what's possible when you open your heart and mind to the idea of consolidating your existing skills with new skills, new ideas, new knowledge, new opportunities and new horizons! - Even those totally unrelated to policing! Perhaps even a dream once put on hold so you could become a #policeofficer! Regardless of what you are facing and regardless of how you are feeling about yourself and your career right now, by nature, you are talented, intelligent and creative and there is no limit to what you can achieve when you really want to. Years of #policing can strip away your self-esteem, confidence and belief. I'm here to reinstall all of it. More accurately - uncover it! Because the truth is it is all still there within you, but it is covered with layers of pain, hurt, resentment, disappointment and disillusionment. All of that can be removed. The only question is: Are you ready? Are you: a) one of the many who only want to 'SEE' change? or b) are you one of the few who are willing 'TO change' to make change happen? If you answered b) we should talk. YOU are the person I love to work with. Links in the comments below. #policeofficers

Hi! How are you today? With more than one in five police officers planning on quitting the police service, never has there been a more important time to highlight your plight, recognise your emotional journey, and provide the advanced tools and strategies to manage, resolve, and reverse the insidious physiologic symptoms and responses of stress, disillusionment, and dissatisfaction. To that end, tell me, what you want or need to hear about from me. If you want to stay up-to-date with us, follow our Page.

Police Retirement - For the first two or three weeks, your brain registers this as just normal annual leave. For a short time thereafter, once the anxieties of the transition have dissipated and you’re settling into your new lifestyle, many begin to experience the elation of the a 'honeymoon phase' like they’ve entered into an endless holiday. This can feel great for some, but have you ever had a 2-week holiday by day ten that you feel ready to go back to work? If so you may be in for a shock in retirement because now, there is no work to go back to - just home and more empty and seemingly endless days! For some, the honeymoon phase can last for several months or even years, while others can become bored or restless in just a few weeks. Either way, just like any new relationship, sooner or later the honeymoon phase will come to an end; you may find yourself becoming somewhat disenchanted with what you thought would be fun and relaxing 'you time'! The time it takes to reach the 'Stability Phase' depends upon your planning pre retirement, level of E.Q., self-awareness and the investment in your own personal development from the outset. Some can reach this phase after just a year or so, but some can take as long as a decade to let go of what was and embrace what is reach and true stability in their retirement transition. So, get ready and prepare. Get in touch and get some backup and support. Link in in the comments below for more great stuff! If you have already retired, what was your experience? #police #policeofficers #NewCareer #mentalhealth

People imagine retiring from the police to be all roses, celebration and joy - - Continued contact with serving friends,  - Unlimited time for hobbies, old and new,  - Finally get do those things you previously had no time for, especially quality time with your nearest and dearest. In some cases it may well be that way, but not always, at least not at first. Many retirees that looked forward to quality time with their spouse and family report disappointment in the reality; facing unexpected strain on their relationships because of either: a) the sudden increase in time spent at home together, getting under each others feet, or b) complaints from a significant other that although the retired officer is finally home, is not present, clearly longing to be somewhere else. Full-service retirees said that even though they had known it was coming for thirty years, it still came as a shock when it finally came! Feelings of daunting sadness or logistical overwhelm can soon follow.   The retiree transition can be a bittersweet experience. The bond forged with fellow officers, the pride of serving the community, the very identity that shaped so much of who you are – all suddenly gone! Separation from those core elements can feel like a shattering loss. Even clearing out your locker, walking out of the station for the final time all create confused feelings combining a tangled knot of eagerness, anticipation and melancholy.   Having worked towards this moment for over 30 years, letting go of a personal purpose and reason for being can be more gut wrenching than you realise. The grief can feel akin to mourning a death – the death of the police officer you were.   So, get ready and prepare, start building a new life for yourself as an individual  and for your family well in advance of your retirement date. Make new friends outside of the job, allow yourself the time and space to feel and experience the complex spectrum of emotions with self-awareness and equanimity. ...Because for sure, in the vast majority of retirement cases, most, if not all of those that say they will call and keep in touch - won't! Excerpt from my "Police Mindset Reset Guide". To get it, see the link in the comments below. #police #policeofficers #NewCareer #mentalhealth

Another day, another pile of 💩 to pick up and deal with! Don't spend the day with your tail between your legs barking at people, especially those at home you love the most! There are plenty of options to sink your teeth into and get your tail wagging again! Let me throw you a bone... 🍖 Check out the Link in my profile or in the comments below and you'll see a few things in there you can start digging into and get your paws on! Including: 🔴 A free 80-page police leavers guide, 🔵 Access to free training and if you are eligible, 🔴 A free 1-2-1 "Resilience Blueprint Discovery Call" to discuss your situation and options. Tell me in the comments or DM; What's the biggest issue that's making YOUR ears droop right now? #police #policeofficers #policeofficer #mentalhealth

You can't choose how the government treats you, You can't choose how senior officers recognise you, You can't choose how the public reacts to you, But you can choose how to respond to all of it. Free Training Link in the comments below and in my LI profile info. #police #policeofficers #mentalhealth

With more than one in five police officers planning on quitting the police service, never has there been a more important time to highlight your plight, recognise your emotional journey, and provide the advanced tools and strategies to manage, resolve, and reverse the insidious physiologic symptoms and responses of stress, disillusionment, and dissatisfaction. To that end, tell me, what you want or need to hear about from me. If you want to stay up-to-date with us, follow our Page.

Only "when you change the way you look at things will the things you look at change". (Dr Wayne Dyer). To attempt to change anything outside of yourself, your job, your relationships, or finances - without FIRST making a shift on the inside is futile. That includes leaving the police to get a new job so you can be happy again. You have to "BE(come) the change you want to see in your world"! So how do you do it? See the link in the comments below or write "CHANGE" in the comments and I'll send it to you. #police #policeofficer #mentalhealth

Are you a serving police officer with less than twenty-five years of service and you're sick of feeling like %*!#? Is your hard-earned pension still years away, but you're thinking of leaving because the thought of just one more shift fills you with dread? Are you sick of having energy-draining, doom-and-gloom conversations about your awful day at work with your loved ones at home? If so, this is for you! ...And that's whether you decide to continue with your badge or leave to live a new inspired life beyond your badge. What if there is a way you can transform your disillusionment, disappointment and dread into decisive, determined dedication, Your frustration, into focus, and Exhaustion into energy? What if there is a way to adopt new empowering strategies to turn old limiting emotional reactions into more empowering expansive responses, so you can reduce, resolve, and even reverse the chronic stress and the gut-wrenching uncertainty you've been feeling? There is! And all of this, even in the prevailing climate of policing. Check out the free training using the link in the video, or the comments below. #policeofficers #policeofficer #police #mentalhealth

Are you a police officer with less than 25 years of service and are feeling disillusioned, disappointed, or demoralised? Are you happy with the way things have turned out? I am referring not only to your current job but also to how you feel on a day-to-day basis. Chances are there is a gap between where you have ended up in life and where you are meant to be, between how you are feeling day-to-day and how you are meant to feel every day! What if you could bridge the gap? Write "CHANGE" in the comments below and I'll send you free training with more information. #policeofficers #policeofficer #police #mentalhealth