Join ZeroMils virtually for the second annual Military Thriving Change Forum at Georgetown.
A dozen years ago I left a nonprofit I founded and loved called Hiring Our Heroes. I left HOH after leading the organization for three years, because I was mentally and physically exhausted. But leaving made things worse. I struggled with severe depression and spiraled to the lowest point in my life. In and out of hospitals, I was barely surviving.
Today I am thriving again not only because I got the right treatment, but because I asked myself and found answers to these five questions, with the support of my wife and caregiver, my family, and fellow Veterans who never let me walk alone. They are:
• Are you employed in meaningful ways that empower you to thrive outside of work, too?
• Do you have purpose in your life? When did you last volunteer at a community service project and felt like you made a difference?
• Are you connected to a new tribe?
• Are you happy with your health — in mind, body, and spirit?
• Are you achieving your full potential through education, training, certifications and the help of mentors?
If you’re finding it difficult to answer any (or all) of these questions, then it’s time for a change. And that change starts Thursday.
Join us virtually from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 12, when ZeroMils, Georgetown University, and dozens of corporate, nonprofit and community partners share their commitment to going beyond “military friendly” to create Military Thriving cultures and communities.
The truth is: servicemembers, veterans, military and Gold Star spouses, caregivers, and their families need more than just meaningful employment to thrive in the workplace and in society. We need to find purpose through continued service. We need to be part of a connected community. We need to take care of our health — physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally. And we need to fill our “kit bags” with tools and resources that enable us to constantly seek self-improvement and reach our full potential.
- Careers