MID-SHIFT JOURNALING PROMPTS

When things slow down - between calls, after a meal or in a quiet moment at the station - take a second to write down what's running through your head.

What's the emotional temperature right now - calm, heavy, restless, or numb?

What call, moment, or sound is still sitting with me?

Did something hit harder than I expected today?

What's one small thing I did well so far?

How's my energy - running on fumes or steady?

Have I checked in with a crewmate who might be struggling too?

Is there tension in my body that I've been ignoring?

What's one positive moment from this shift so far that I don't want to overlook?

Quick Reset Tip:

If writing isn't an option, use your voice - talk it out with someone you trust or record a short note to yourself. The goal isn't perfection. It's presence. Mid-shift journaling is your pause button - A quick change to breathe before you go again.