When the world seems like it has gone crazy, it can be overwhelming to think of everything that can go wrong. You may feel helpless with events taking on a life of their own and unable to take care of yourself and your family. With storms and natural disasters becoming more frequent, it seems like danger is always lurking right around the corner.
The key is not to worry about every single problem happening in the world right now. You just need to build some resilience in your life to get through the hard times in case something extreme does happen. Resiliency comes in many forms and is never wasted even if that dangerous situation never comes to fruition. In this article, we will go over what it takes to be resilient during these uncertain times.
Have a food plan
The pandemic showed just how fragile the supply chain is especially when it comes to food. There were a lot of bare shelves at the markets. Having your own food supply is essential to be able to withstand another similar event or something else that impacts your ability to put food on the table.
The first thing to do is to get a lot of non-perishable food items and store them. You can buy freeze-dried foods that just need to be rehydrated or even do some DIY long-term food storage by buying bulk foods and canning them or drying them.
You should also try to unplug yourself from the food supply chain as much as possible by starting a vegetable garden and growing your own. This is a great way to save money and be less reliant on buying food in case there is a shortage. With just a few square meters you can grow a surprising amount of food.
Produce your own energy
Energy is also a very fragile commodity these days. The prices seem to always go up and there are often problems with the grid. Producing your own energy is a great way to be self-sufficient and not get into trouble if there are energy disruptions.
You should first look into installing some solar panels with batteries to produce your own electricity. This can be done while attached to the grid as a way to stay protected but also to have access to electricity in case the sun isn’t shining enough.
Have a plan
You should always expect the unexpected these days and know what you need to do in case of a sudden emergency. It could be a storm or wildfires that causes you problems. Or, there could be social unrest that makes it unsafe to stay where you are.
This means that you need to have a plan if something like this happens. Always have an emergency kit that is packed and ready to go if you need to escape quickly. Make sure you understand the best route of escape if something happens so you don’t get stuck.
