J. Ibeh Agbanyim, Ph.D. powerofengagement@att.net This article is posted with the permission of the original author, J. Ibeh Agbanyim, Ph.D. and was originally posted on December 23, 2023, at www.PsychologyToday.com Key points • Recognizing the need for personal time is a healthy approach to life. • Having a sanctuary and personal space for reflection and relaxation is essential. • The various benefits of taking time for personal reflection include emotional well-being. • Su

Steve Winegar Ph.D. (Police Chief, Ret) Immediate Past Chair, IPSLEI A few months ago, Kevin Brame, the Executive Director of IPSLEI, and I engaged in a exchange of “one up” – an exercise we do every few months. Our exchange starts with one of us sending a news article about public safety ethical misconduct, and the other responds back with a different article of misconduct. Kevin comes from the fire side of public safety, and I come from the police/corrections side of publi