Renewing Identity Activity

When you are out of active service, you’re going to go through a hard time identifying who you truly are. Identity is who you are, the way you think of yourself, and the way the world perceives you. This is a lot to take in for many veterans, and many veterans struggle while trying to find their true selves. In order to regain your identity, it is very important to engage in self-reflection on your past, present, and future. Below are a few articles that outline the veteran identity crisis that will help you to better understand how to renew your own identity. In the “Materials” tab above, you can find the “Renewing Identity Activity” worksheet. Once you’ve completed this simple exercise, you will have a body of evidence to highlight the strengths that you can build your identity around.

Article #1: Lost in transition a veteran identity crisis

Article #2: What happens when your career becomes your whole identity