Set the goal of studying survival regularly!

OK ladies . . . how do you fit yet another thing into your schedule?

I'm going to make some suggestions and then you can post a comment on how you make it work.

Motivation:

• We make time for what is most important to us.
• Knowledge is power. Gaining survival knowledge will make you powerful.
• I love the topic. I've studied it all my life. It's fun and interesting to me.
• Post a comment below to share what motivates you.

Finding Time:

• I do a lot of reading in the bathroom. I leave my reading material on shelf with in easy reach.
• A little time spent reading adds up over time. Most of what I read is on the internet. Print out topics and  read for 5 minutes when you arrive early to work.  Read on your lunch break. Read a few minutes after you crawl into bed for the night. It works for me. 
•  There are a lot of good short videos to watch on YouTube.  Set a goal of watching one each time you use the internet.

Practice what you learn: 

•  Practice is the most challenging and fun part of learning emergency survival skills.
•  When you learn a new skill actually try it out. 
•  Many skills can be practiced in your back yard. If you are in an apartment, you might practice some outdoor skills at a nearby lake or perhaps a park.  Park grills are great places to practive fire starting skills.
• Don't short yourself on practice. You need to know how your gear works and if it works. 
• It's great to try out a new piece of gear in perfect conditions, but can you use it the dark? How about in the rain and wind or snow?  Does your family know how it works? Can they use it?
•  Once you have accumulated enough gear and supplies go camping for a few days to see how comfortable you are and make a list of adjustments you need to make. Teenagers might be resistant. Now that my daughter has a smart phone she is more open to camping and outdoor experiences. It takes what it takes. Better to have a happy fun time than a miserable experience that alienates everyone to the idea of roughing it.

So let's hear it! Share how you are finding time to gain the knowledge and skills you need.

Break Glass In Case Of Emergency!

What would you do if there was an emergency?

An event like hurricane Katrina or the earthquakes in Haiti deprived those affected of every modern convenience. Are you prepared to face an event like that today? What would you do if you were stranded at work miles from home?  Do you have children? What would they do if you couldn't make it home to help them? Do you have an elderly relative living in your home? How would they cope?

Start preparing now!
 
1) Set the goal of studying survival regularly
2) Perform a home inventory of items you already have that would help you in an emergency.
3) Make it a goal to invest in your survival plan with every paycheck.
4) Share your survival plan with your family. Ask for their input. Get their agreement.

Through this blog, I'll share with you how I'm working my emergency survival plan with my family and help you see how you can too - even with limited resources, limited time, and limited support from your family.  I'll share the free resources on the internet that I've found educational and even inspirational.