The Mental Element
Rest, Recuperation, and Restoration for Veterans
one moment at at time
LEARN to REST
What does it mean and how can we lean into rest after a lifetime of stress
BURNOUT
On active duty, we are expected to be constantly ready physically and mentally.
The constant state of readiness is made possible by the activation of our sympathetic nervous system.
Chronic activation of our sympathetic nervous system leads to burnout. How do you know if you're experiencing burnout?
Relaxation
Learn the importance and benefits of relaxation for performance, longevity and improved enjoyment & quality of life.
About MEG
Maria Elena is a retired USAF Aerospace and Operational Physiologist. During her 20 year career she taught thousands of aircrew members at all stages of their career and across weapon systems. Since retirement, Maria Elena has been an independent consultant focusing on fatigue risk management and has worked with various industries from autonomous vehicles to power generation and delivery. She is also an instructor at UNLV where she teaches Applied Sports Psychology in the Kinesiology Department. Maria’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from Tulane University in New Orleans and a Master’s in Applied Psychology from Arizona State. She’s the mother of three children and three fur babies. In her “free” time, Maria Elena reads audiobooks voraciously, walks, hikes, and generally creates more work for herself.