Training the Tactical Professional incorporating the Humanistic Approach- Introduction Pt. 3

During a shooting package in 2007-08 before deploying to Iraq.

Part 1 and 2 expressed a few different thoughts on the humanistic approach for the tactical professional, stating the importance of developing the human. With a decade of growth, the field of tactical strength and conditioning has turned into stuffing physical fitness down the throats of individuals, turning them away from the idea of health and wellness - caused by the amount of information being shared much like this essay - leaving much more confused. 

Using my transition from the operational space towards the performance realm, allowed me to see the operative arena from 30,000ft heighten the awareness, showing what is missing: the skillset to sleep correctly, effectively feeding ourselves to get the utmost of our mind and body, sustain and fine-tuning heart health, nervous system counterpoise, effectuating psychological state to handle the rigors of life, lastly, transitioning between the human and profession on regular basis. 

The prevalence of burnout and amplified risk of death does not disappear once the jersey is removed, resulting in unhealthy after-actions later in life. The increase of infield accessibility to technology and data tracking; gives individuals working in the area an insight into how the body and mind perceive two types of stress loads: physical and psychological, creating stressors that vary in volume and intensity and are not always tactable. (1)

Up to this point, I have used a considerable number of words in this series for these purposes: laying the groundwork, drawing connections, and painting an understanding of the humanistic perspective. With the humanistic approach, we give power back to cleverness, curiosity, free will, motivational drive, and passion for changing our human behavior, balancing a state of wonder and rigor throughout our careers.

Dive into these different spheres; learn as much about them. Improve the quality of life by weaponizing learning and creativity; distinguish changed behaviors inflating these spheres restoring resources for the human and professional. 

Remember, the profession is a small part of life, leaving these spheres extinguished - fictitious for many. Human capabilities need an upgrade; a wider aperture for these spheres to restore; an increased depth of field to balance the human being.

(1) Prevalence of professional burnout among military mental health service providers. (2015, November 16). Psychiatric Services. https://ps.psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.ps.201400430