I can stay ready for anything, that switch never really turns off, and it's kept me and my people alive. But even at home, at a barbecue, at my kid's game, I'm scanning exits and reading faces for threats. The readiness that makes me good at the job followed me home and won't let me just sit and be.
More people experience this than they realize.
The constant readiness that keeps you sharp on the job won't switch off when the mission ends.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.