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Captain O’s
Logbook

Pilots commonly use logbooks to write down important information, document conditions, and record events. That’s what I’m attempting to do here, on the blog, where you can read my latest thoughts on wellness, mindfulness, aviation, and more. Welcome to Captain O’s Logbook!

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Get Moving, Get Outside

There’s a substantial strong link between exercise and positive mental health effects. It can boost your mood, alleviate anxiety, and...

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End of the year thoughts on being quiet…

As we near the end of a tumultuous and consequential year, socially-distanced and avoiding large gatherings, now is the time...

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What is Self-Care?

“The seeds we water grow.” -Thich Nhat Hanh Good self-care involves more than just eating an orange, showering, or brushing...

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Are You Living Life on Autopilot?

Life is not a journey you want to make on autopilot. – Paula Rinehart There’s a challenge that most people...

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A Bone of Non-contention

“Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” – Laozi There is a Taoist parable called ‘Accommodating the...

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The Importance of a Pause

“Sometimes you need to press pause to let everything sink in.” -Sebastian Vettel One of the side effects of continued...

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Four Ways to Live Agelessly

“Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you always should have been.” -David Bowie I see every...

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At the Risk of Failure

I can accept failure; everyone fails at something. But what I can’t accept is NOT TRYING. – Michael Jordan I...

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Commit to Living Healthy

The mind and body are not separate units, but one integrated system. How we act and what we think, eat,...

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You’ve Made it… Now What?

“Step forward into your life as you did when you were a child, when you believed anything was possible.” Vince...

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Humor

“From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.” – Dr. Seuss The other day I was...

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Is it possible to find hope?

“The great moral powers of the soul are faith, hope, and love.” – Ellen G. White When I was a...

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AN insightful interview with Michelle Wescott, a licensed professional counselor specializing in aviation psychology.

Watch Captain O's exclusive interview with Michelle Westcott where Michelle provides practical advice for those in the aviation community and their families.

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Dr. Tiger Describes steps you can take today to reduce stress in your life.

Watch Captain O's exclusive interview with Dr. Robyn Tiger, of the "Stress Free MD Podcast."

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