The DOs and DON'Ts during a deployment

If you're just up to go through a deployment, here you go with a couple of helpful things I experienced during the past 15 weels to keep you going:

First, before he goes out, be aware that it won't be an easy thing. Don't do it for someone you're not deeply in love with. It's gonna be a tough 6/7 months. Don't get yourself on this emotional rollercoaster if you're not entirely sure the person you're doing it for is absolutely worth it. 

DO's

1. Keep busy! Don't sit around over thinking everything. 
2. Take one day at a time. Take every day as it comes. 
3. Try and stay positive! Don't dwell around in the negatives. It will make it worse. How had it will ever be, there are not just negative points. Keep in mind you will come out the other side so much stronger and as a so much better person. 
4. Do sports. Hit the gym, go running or whatever sport you like. If you don't do anything, you should start a new thing for sure. I do Judo for 12 years now and it absolutely helps me to get my mind off things and to get into a positive mood.
5. Go out! Have a girl's night out, or even a night in. Just don't sit at home alone. If you can't go out, make sure you speak to your friends on the phone or online. It still gives you company. 


DON'Ts

1. Don't listen to rumours. The army is full of them.
2. Don't do the waiting game. Sitting around staring at the phone won't make him call any sooner and makes the time drag.
3. Don't let it get yourself down everytime. Of course you will have some down days. But may the good days outbalance.