I give my Nan a ring. It’s astonishing how the wisdom , wit and experience of a 94 year old who has seen most of what life has to offer, lived through WW2, married to a merchant naval man so lived all over the world etc , can bring you back to Earth.
Ring your Nan If she still around.
I would also add, maintain a sense of humour. We use gallows humour a lot at work. On some of our extreme nights we have dealt with all sorts including pulling people in from roof tops they want to throw themselves off, administering suicide first aid, getting people away from properties...
If I mess up at work or don't do my work diligently people can come to serious harm or die.Even if I do my job properly this can still happen. I deal with everything from suicide attempts, violent spouses and men intent on harming others. It is literally down to me and my team to prevent or deal...