Understand what the job may be doing to your stress, mindset, and life outside of work.
Short officer stories about how the job can impact stress, mood, burnout, homelife, and identity.
Feeling worn down, losing energy, and pushing through without much left in the tank.
Feeling keyed up, alert, and unable to fully shut it off even when the shift is over.
Calls, faces, or moments that stick with you longer than you want them to.
Feeling irritable, distant, or not fully present with the people you care about.
Feeling flat, disconnected, or not reacting the way you used to.
Feeling like this job has changed how you think, act, or show up outside of work.
Mental buildup from pressure, responsibility, and never really getting a reset.
Small things are setting you off more than they should, especially at home.
You’re still showing up, but it’s starting to take a toll on your sleep, your mood, and life at home.
See Where You Are At.