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the power of positive inner dialogue during the enlistment process

5/22/2022

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When you have not had your fitness tested since high school, the prospect of uniformed members watching and grading you can be daunting. Positive inner dialogue is one of the best tools to combat the anxiety and fear that courses through your body in response to thinking about your upcoming test.

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How to Recognise and Cope With Performance Anxiety Before Your PFA

5/18/2022

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How to Recognise and Cope With Performance Anxiety Before Your PFA
Being in the right frame of mind is essential for being tested. It doesn't matter how much you've trained, how much you trust your body or how ready you feel for the Physical Fitness Assessment for the ADF. If you're prone to anxiety and stress over performance in general, you can easily underperform. 

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how your mental well-being will help you through the enlistment process

5/17/2022

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Why do some people glide through the different phases of the enlistment process while others crumble under stress? Is it a reflection of the person's character? While it may be true that some people are better suited for high-stress roles, mental well-being also impacts your ability during the enlistment process. ​As part of your preparation, consider the following three focus areas to keep you mentally well:

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mind strengthening to improve your fitness test scores

5/15/2022

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In sports, a player’s ability to self-manage mental stress is the factor that can win or lose the match. You can liken the mental stress, that high-profile sportspeople endure, to the stress you will feel as your fitness test draws closer. Therefore, you may perform better when training by yourself than under pressure.

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10 Modern audiobooks for the wannabe military pilots

2/7/2022

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Are you feeling the need for speed? Here's a compilation of 10 aviation books from recent military conflicts for you to listen to on your drive to work. Spend that time getting up to speed on recent conflicts from a birds eye perspective to further your knowledge in the art of war.

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10 Modern australian military books worth listening to

1/30/2022

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Audiobooks are the greatest accompaniment to endurance training.  Sometimes it's good to just clear your mind and have zero distractions on your long runs then other times it's bloody good to have an awesome audiobook to keep you occupied. 

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How Fit Do You Need To Be For the Canadian Armed Forces

12/29/2021

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How Fit Do You Need To Be For the Canadian Armed Forces

​If you're thinking about joining the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and want to know the physical requirements, this post can help. The Canadian Armed Forces require all recruits or candidates to be in decent physical shape.

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How Fit Do You Need To Be For The Royal Canadian Mounted Police?

12/23/2021

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How Fit Do You Need To Be For The Royal Canadian Mounted Police?

​If you're looking to get into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), you probably already know that a primary requirement is being in good physical shape, including strength, stamina and agility to carry out your duties.

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The 4 Most Common Running Form Mistakes

9/16/2021

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The 4 Most Common Running Form Mistakes

Whether you're a candidate for the Australian Defence Force or the Police, one exercise will have to become part of your weekly training routine so you can stay in shape, perform your duties better and generally be able to complete your tasks on and off the job. That one exercise is running.

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The 8 Station Operational Focused Ability Test (OFAT) for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Recruits

8/12/2021

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The 8 Station Operational Focused Ability Test (OFAT) for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services Recruits

Are you considering entering the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES)? Then you will need to be physically and mentally ready to take on the tasks your duties might include while on the job. 

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