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75% of all dr. visits are stress related. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, if we do not secure basic needs such as security of body, employment, resources, the family, healthy, property, food, and water our bodies will respond with a feeling of anxiousness and tenseness, with no motivation to obtain our higher needs of love/belonging, esteem, and self-actualization. Being prepared secures those basic needs and relieves our bodies of stress, and opens the way to obtain our other basic needs.
Being prepared has helped me:
- Survive the too much month left at the end of the check syndrome.
- Get through times of unemployment without losing the house or having bill collectors’ call.
- Lower my monthly food bills.
- Allowed me to stay home and not worry about having food, water, heat, and shelter for my family during major life threatening storms.
- Allowed me to be ready to help other during a head on collision on the highway
- Kept my family and I hydrated and fed when our car broke down in 100 plus degree weather in the middle of nowhere.
- Avoid taking out more student loan debt, while my husband was in school.
- Gave us a peace of mind during a fire storm, wind storm and ice storm that we would have what we needed to be comfortable.
- To endure the hardships of long periods of time without water and electricity with relative ease
- Helped us to be able to save a down for a house
- To be able to assist family and friends during hard times in their lives
- Have a peace of mind when driving 60 miles each way to work during the winter
- To have less stress in our marriage
- To have the peace of mind that if for some reason I could not buy food for an extended period of time we would be ok
- Given me more independence
- Taught me life skills that I wouldn’t have otherwise
- Taught me basic car repair so I could fix my car when it broke down at night in a scary part of town
- Knowledge that I don’t have to rely on government programs if we lost our income
- Knowledge that my husband has a plan in place if he is at work and something happens that he can’t get home
- Knowledge that my husband knows we have a plan in place at home if we have to evacuate when he is not here
- Far less stress in my life
A peace of mind………
S.A. UT
181 Comments
Pat Wessling · April 16, 2012 at 3:44 am
If you have members of your family or friends that are not convinced about food prep this article will convince them. Disaster is hitting all over the U.S. as I write and afterward people will hit the stores, if any are left. Planning and storing are life savers. Thank you for the article
Nancy · April 16, 2012 at 2:22 pm
Using one of my votes for this entry. ~ Thanks, S.A.
alyssa · April 16, 2012 at 4:54 pm
Using one of my votes for this entry.
alyssa · April 16, 2012 at 5:55 pm
yep
alyssa · April 16, 2012 at 5:56 pm
voting for this one
alyssa · April 16, 2012 at 5:56 pm
vote
alyssa · April 16, 2012 at 5:57 pm
using my last vote
Trisha Rowe · April 16, 2012 at 6:07 pm
TRUE THAT SISTER!
Kaleb · April 16, 2012 at 6:12 pm
every person needs to be prepared for the eventual accident or disaster in their lives. With every new event that occures billions of times in a persons day any preparation increases your chances of success to move on to the next day. I love this artical
Kaleb · April 16, 2012 at 6:12 pm
I like this post, this is my vote
Kaleb · April 16, 2012 at 6:15 pm
stress is a friend of mine, any break is much appreciated from that friend
Kaleb · April 16, 2012 at 6:18 pm
we all have an obligation to our families to support them and to build them and this is never more true during times of stress. the only real way to better support a person in time of need is when we are able to support our selves and lend a helping hand
Marion Johnston · April 16, 2012 at 6:28 pm
Nothing is better than Prozac.
Just kidding.
Marion
Annika · April 16, 2012 at 6:34 pm
What awesome real life every day examples that we can all appreciate! Thanks for sharing!!
Linda Johnston · April 16, 2012 at 8:01 pm
I too have learned a lot of new skills practicing preparedness.
Linda Johnston · April 16, 2012 at 8:03 pm
When your needs are filled through preparedness hard times can be an adventure.
Linda Johnston · April 16, 2012 at 8:05 pm
I love being prepared!
Linda Johnston · April 16, 2012 at 8:06 pm
So true!
Linda Johnston · April 16, 2012 at 8:09 pm
It is so nice during a disaster to be able to help others because you are not struglling to take care of your own family.
Teresa · April 16, 2012 at 8:19 pm
I’m voting.
Teresa · April 16, 2012 at 8:20 pm
I’m voting again.
Teresa · April 16, 2012 at 8:22 pm
It is always better to be prepared.
Tia · April 16, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Vote
jennifer · April 17, 2012 at 12:12 am
Amen
jennifer · April 17, 2012 at 12:13 am
Trying to get there…..
jennifer · April 17, 2012 at 12:14 am
Thumbs up
jennifer · April 17, 2012 at 12:15 am
🙂
jennifer · April 17, 2012 at 12:17 am
Someday we will get there
Mindy · April 17, 2012 at 2:57 am
I feel the same way. Knowing that “my cupboards are full” gives me an immense sense of peace. So many outside stresses everyday, who needs to worry about being able to feed their family, provide medical supplies if needed, have a light source in their home and have a heat source for the home, have a way to cook food without power, etc. About the only thing that makes any sense in today’s world IS to hope for the best but prepare for the worse. We would all be a lot safer if everyone would prepare!
Tia · April 17, 2012 at 3:50 am
I hope that someday soon I can be prepared and have that peace of mind. It would be nice not to worry all the time about where bill, food, medical, gas, etc money is going to come from and it would be nice to know I am ready if something happens
Tia · April 17, 2012 at 3:53 am
You have my vote
Tia · April 17, 2012 at 3:56 am
I would love to be in a position where I am prepared for anything for my little family and my big family and to be able to help others.
Tia · April 17, 2012 at 3:57 am
I’m voting for this one
Tia · April 17, 2012 at 3:58 am
Thanks! 🙂
Ken · April 17, 2012 at 10:07 am
One vote
Pat Wessling · April 17, 2012 at 4:06 pm
How great are the blessings that come from obedience. Its nice to see it all in print tho. You have my votes.
Pat Wessling · April 17, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Keep up the good work!
Pat Wessling · April 17, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Good work
Pat Wessling · April 17, 2012 at 4:11 pm
I am voting for this
Pat Wessling · April 17, 2012 at 4:12 pm
Voting here
Bruce · April 17, 2012 at 7:10 pm
Got my vote.
Scott · April 17, 2012 at 7:13 pm
I am voting for this
Kent · April 17, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Prepare for the worst.
Expect the best.
Accept what comes.
Great entry.
Jason · April 17, 2012 at 7:33 pm
Voting for this one.
Allen · April 17, 2012 at 7:35 pm
You’ve got my vote. Totally Agree.
Allen · April 17, 2012 at 7:35 pm
You get my 5 votes.
Allen · April 17, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Here is vote 3.
Allen · April 17, 2012 at 7:36 pm
Vote 4
Allen · April 17, 2012 at 7:37 pm
Hope you get all the votes you need!
Sarah · April 17, 2012 at 8:06 pm
Can u come up here and teach me please??!!??!!
Sarah · April 17, 2012 at 8:06 pm
I need someone to hold my hand!
Sarah · April 17, 2012 at 8:06 pm
And some serious organization!
Sarah · April 17, 2012 at 8:07 pm
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah · April 17, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Yeah for natural Prozac!!!
Denver · April 17, 2012 at 10:03 pm
Indeed. It is always better to be safe than sorry!
ken · April 17, 2012 at 11:47 pm
a vote for prozac
ken · April 17, 2012 at 11:48 pm
another vote for prozac
ken · April 17, 2012 at 11:50 pm
a vote for self-sufficency
ken · April 17, 2012 at 11:55 pm
we know about long periods without water
ken · April 18, 2012 at 12:31 am
a vote for preparedness
ken · April 18, 2012 at 12:32 am
a vote for piece of mind
Brittney Johnston · April 18, 2012 at 10:12 pm
🙂
Bill · April 18, 2012 at 11:47 pm
A vote for prozac
Bill · April 18, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Alway be ready for anything
Bill · April 18, 2012 at 11:49 pm
Stress bad…..no stress good
Bill · April 18, 2012 at 11:49 pm
25% of all doctor visits are husbands for causing stress
Bill · April 18, 2012 at 11:50 pm
Be ready
Katie · April 19, 2012 at 3:37 pm
🙂
Katie · April 19, 2012 at 3:38 pm
I agree, it’s so worth the effort to be prepared!
Katie · April 19, 2012 at 3:39 pm
I agree with Bill-Stress is bad
Katie · April 19, 2012 at 3:42 pm
Love this entry!
Katie · April 19, 2012 at 3:43 pm
A another vote for this entry! 😀
Jennifer · April 19, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Yes, being prepared for anything that may come your way is always good! 🙂
Jennifer · April 19, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Great entry!
Jennifer · April 19, 2012 at 4:31 pm
Always be ready
Jennifer · April 19, 2012 at 4:34 pm
😀
Jennifer · April 19, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Another vote for being prepared! 🙂
Bridget · April 20, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Wonderful!
SHERRY COMPTON · April 20, 2012 at 11:48 pm
prozak is good when it is natural
sheri · April 23, 2012 at 7:15 pm
vote 1
sheri · April 23, 2012 at 7:15 pm
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sheri · April 23, 2012 at 7:15 pm
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sheri · April 23, 2012 at 7:16 pm
vote 4
sheri · April 23, 2012 at 7:16 pm
vote 5
Wade · April 25, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Awesome!!
Wade · April 25, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Got my vote
Wade · April 25, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Well said
Wade · April 25, 2012 at 10:37 pm
Way to go
Wade · April 25, 2012 at 10:38 pm
🙂
Abby · April 25, 2012 at 11:42 pm
Yes, you don’t want stress in your life. So be prepared! 🙂
Abby · April 25, 2012 at 11:44 pm
awesome entry!
Abby · April 25, 2012 at 11:45 pm
Anything can happen
Abby · April 25, 2012 at 11:47 pm
🙂
Abby · April 25, 2012 at 11:48 pm
Vote 5
Kyle · April 26, 2012 at 7:21 pm
One
Kyle · April 26, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Two
Kyle · April 26, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Vote: Three
Mark · April 26, 2012 at 7:23 pm
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Mark · April 26, 2012 at 7:24 pm
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Mark · April 26, 2012 at 7:24 pm
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Mark · April 26, 2012 at 7:24 pm
Vote 4
Susan Carter · April 26, 2012 at 9:13 pm
Cool.
Susan Carter · April 26, 2012 at 9:14 pm
Nice!
Mark · April 26, 2012 at 7:25 pm
Vote 5
Kyle · April 26, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Vote: Four
Kyle · April 26, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Vote: Five
cain · April 26, 2012 at 7:28 pm
this page rocks
cain · April 26, 2012 at 7:29 pm
prepardness is the way to go. Look to your past to look for the future
brianne · April 26, 2012 at 7:29 pm
I vote for this one
cain · April 26, 2012 at 7:29 pm
time to make a difference in your life
brianne · April 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Being prepared makes sense
cain · April 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm
life if full of changes and we need to make positive changes and stay away from it
brianne · April 26, 2012 at 7:30 pm
i like this site, lots of things to learn about.
brianne · April 26, 2012 at 7:31 pm
vote 4
brianne · April 26, 2012 at 7:32 pm
vote 5
Bruce · April 26, 2012 at 7:37 pm
vote 2
mike · April 26, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Great site, thanks for the link!
Capo · April 26, 2012 at 7:44 pm
Keep up the good work!
Jason Jones · April 26, 2012 at 7:45 pm
This is a great website, keep spreading the word!
jason smith · April 26, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Good luck!
EE · April 26, 2012 at 7:46 pm
Totally agree, here is my vote # 1
Bruce · April 26, 2012 at 7:47 pm
vote3
EE · April 26, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Being prepared is better than having an insurance policy. Vote # 2
EE · April 26, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Vote # 3
EE · April 26, 2012 at 7:48 pm
Vote # 4
EE · April 26, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Vote # 5
Pajo Neba · April 26, 2012 at 7:58 pm
great site.
Pajo Neba · April 26, 2012 at 7:58 pm
goodluck
Pajo Neba · April 26, 2012 at 7:59 pm
excellent
Pajo Neba · April 26, 2012 at 8:00 pm
great
Pajo Neba · April 26, 2012 at 8:00 pm
maganda ang website na eto
Kellene Bishop · April 26, 2012 at 11:29 pm
Salamat, Po!
David · April 26, 2012 at 8:08 pm
Vote 1
David · April 26, 2012 at 8:10 pm
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David · April 26, 2012 at 8:10 pm
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David · April 26, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Vote 4
David · April 26, 2012 at 8:11 pm
Vote 5
CDB · April 26, 2012 at 8:21 pm
Being prepared is always a good idea (just ask the Boy Scouts!)
CDB · April 26, 2012 at 8:21 pm
I agree
CDB · April 26, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Good ideas
CDB · April 26, 2012 at 8:22 pm
Glad to see you are so independant
CDB · April 26, 2012 at 8:23 pm
Wish everyone could do basic fixes on their own car
mike · April 26, 2012 at 8:27 pm
vote 1
mike · April 26, 2012 at 8:28 pm
vote 2
mike · April 26, 2012 at 8:28 pm
vote 3
mike · April 26, 2012 at 8:28 pm
good article
mike · April 26, 2012 at 8:29 pm
Less stress is good
mike · April 26, 2012 at 8:29 pm
vote 5
Bruce · April 26, 2012 at 8:34 pm
vote4
Bruce · April 26, 2012 at 8:35 pm
vote5
Jeff · April 26, 2012 at 8:51 pm
Vote 1
Jeff · April 26, 2012 at 8:52 pm
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Jeff · April 26, 2012 at 8:53 pm
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Jeff · April 26, 2012 at 8:54 pm
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Jeff · April 26, 2012 at 8:55 pm
Vote 5
bob · April 26, 2012 at 9:19 pm
vote 1
bob · April 26, 2012 at 9:19 pm
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bob · April 26, 2012 at 9:19 pm
vote 3
bob · April 26, 2012 at 9:20 pm
vote 4
lip · April 27, 2012 at 1:50 am
workin on preparing my self
lip · April 27, 2012 at 1:51 am
stress is way easier when you dont have to worry about your family
lip · April 27, 2012 at 1:52 am
vote 3
lip · April 27, 2012 at 1:53 am
vote 4 when we see all the ways prozac is a fix
lip · April 27, 2012 at 1:53 am
vote 5
Ed Grooberman · April 27, 2012 at 1:59 am
Because Kaleb is a good guy.
Ed Grooberman · April 27, 2012 at 2:01 am
Being physically fit helps too.
Ed Grooberman · April 27, 2012 at 2:04 am
Sleep is also good.
Dawn · April 27, 2012 at 2:19 am
Vote 1
Dawn · April 27, 2012 at 2:20 am
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Dawn · April 27, 2012 at 2:23 am
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Dawn · April 27, 2012 at 2:25 am
Vote 4
Dawn · April 27, 2012 at 2:26 am
Vote 5
Denver · April 27, 2012 at 2:45 am
Kaleb for president…
Denver · April 27, 2012 at 2:46 am
OK, well if not President…then perhaps MVP? (VOTE #2)
Denver · April 27, 2012 at 2:48 am
OK…I simply keep my 72 hour kit in a tire around my mid section. But if your are skinny, I think the above preparation is a good idea.
Denver · April 27, 2012 at 2:51 am
Ouch my cat just bit me…how is that for random, I wasn’t even doing anything to justify his displeasure. Ya know,,,if I had an emergency kit, I would have fast access right now to band aids and antiseptic. Yet another reason to be prepared…
Jill · April 27, 2012 at 4:00 am
Love your thoughts about preparedness
Jill · April 27, 2012 at 4:01 am
Being prepared is the key to peace.
Jill · April 27, 2012 at 4:02 am
Glad to know I have family that I can visit when disaster happens because they are prepared.
Jill · April 27, 2012 at 4:05 am
This website contains a lot of good resources.
Jill · April 27, 2012 at 4:05 am
Best of luck.
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