Join Mikel & Friends TONIGHT for "Distracted!" with Warriors for Life (WFL)
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- 10 hours ago
- 3 min read
Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteer and Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.
TONIGHT's Topic: "Distracted!"
Join Mikel & Friends TONIGHT as we discuss the mental health importance "Distracted!" A discussion about getting distracted because of your mental health and how to get organizaed once again. We hope you'll join us!
Mental health struggles like PTSD, TBI, MST, anxiety, depression and other invisible wounds cause distraction by overloading the brain’s working memory with emotional, anxious, or ruminating thoughts, making it hard to focus on tasks. Visual clutter also contributes to this, causing cognitive overload. Better organization can be achieved by decluttering, using tools like calendars, and breaking tasks into small, manageable steps.
How Mental Health Causes Distraction
Cognitive Overload: Clutter (both physical and mental) acts as a distraction, reducing working memory and making it hard to focus on specific tasks.
Emotional Ruminations: Anxiety and depression can lead to persistent, distracting thoughts, such as worrying or replaying events, which take up mental capacity.
Hypervigilance: Conditions like PTSD can make the brain hyper-focused on detecting danger, leaving little room for concentration on daily activities.
Environmental Triggers: A messy, unorganized living or work space can cause stress and irritability, further hindering focus.
How to Get Better Organized for Mental Health
Clear Your Space: Start small, such as organizing one drawer, to gain a sense of accomplishment and reduce stress.
Use Visual Tools: Utilize calendars and planners to track appointments, tasks, and commitments to reduce mental strain.
Break Down Tasks: Instead of feeling overwhelmed, divide large projects into small, manageable pieces.
Limit Clutter: Designate specific "homes" for items to reduce the time spent searching for things and lower cognitive burden.
Incorporate Downtime: Schedule breaks between tasks to recharge and avoid mental burnout.
Practice Self-Compassion: Let go of perfectionism and focus on progress rather than having a perfectly organized space.
Key Organization Tips
Reduce Friction: Make it easier to put things away (e.g., using open bins).
Prioritize Tasks: Identify and focus on one area or task at a time.
Declutter Regularly: Let go of items that do not serve you to reduce emotional and physical burden.
Leverage Support: Ask friends or family for help when organizing feels too overwhelming.
Our Vision at Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is simple: "Where Hope, Support, and Healing come together!"
We encourage you to join us, Everyone is Welcome, Everyone Matters, You Matter to Us, so Talk to Us! — invite a friend!
Warriors for Life (WFL) Peer Support Network Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), February 14, 2026 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247
Remember: Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) meets on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays — (7-days) a week. Every week stay connected on Friday Mornings with "Coffee with Kim" and Monday Mornings for "Cup O' Joe" with Derrick at 8:00 AM CT.
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!"— Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Thank you,
Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Founder & Volunteer Facilitator, Warriors for Life (WFL), & CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)