Charge Into the New Year with Marine Corps Total Fitness

Start the new year strong by focusing on Marine Corps Total Fitness and building the resilience needed to thrive in today’s demanding environment. Resilience—the ability to adapt, overcome adversity, and grow stronger—is a key warfighting skill and essential for personal readiness. 

The Foundation of Resilience 

Resilience is built through deliberate training across the four pillars of total fitness: 

1. Mental Fitness: Strengthens focus, emotional regulation, and problem-solving. 
2. Physical Fitness: Improves stress tolerance, sleep, and overall health. 
3. Social Fitness: Provides support through strong relationships with family, friends, and fellow Marines. 
4. Spiritual Fitness: Offers purpose, meaning, and an anchor during uncertainty. 

Practical Ways to Build Resilience 

• Embrace challenges with a growth mindset. 
• Practice gratitude and positive reflection. 
• Strengthen problem-solving and coping skills. 
• Maintain strong social connections. 
• Align daily actions with your purpose and values. 
• Prioritize sleep, nutrition, and physical activity. 
• Seek help when needed—asking for support is a sign of strength. 

You’re Not Alone 
Resources are available to support your resilience, including: 

• Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) workshops. 
• Community Counseling Program (CCP) for confidential counseling. 
• Chaplains for spiritual guidance. 

Thrive in 2026 
Building resilience won’t eliminate stress, but it will help you manage it, strengthen your readiness, and enhance your well-being. Commit to total fitness and make this your most resilient year yet.