We've had quite a year. Today marks the anniversary of the first article we posted on The OP about the mysterious virus that was shutting down a big city in China. The year following has been madness, with government mandates that destroyed our economy and kept people basically
locked in their homes.
It's been high-stress for just about everyone. And if you are the person in charge of your family's preparedness, you are probably enforcing your own rules, managing the budget, and keeping abreast of current events. This puts you - and your mental health - in the crosshairs of the stress.
In today's article, not only did Toby make up an awesome new word - "preppertoire" - but he asks, how are YOU, really? If you are giving constantly and not taking care of yourself, you're going to run out of steam. Check out his very
important article on self-care.
I know that neglecting this is something I've done, especially since it's my job to be buried in the news during working hours. I'm working on getting better about taking some mental health time during the day.
Have you been pouring from an empty cup?
When was the last time you refilled? What are some ways you do this for yourself? Do you have a favorite place or activity that fills your cup? Please give us some of your ideas and suggestions in the comments below. We would love to know.
Here's our first article from new contributor, Chloe Morgan, over on The Frugalite.
Want to stretch your grocery money further? Just add rice. Here are 4 tasty ways to eat rice, stick to your budget, and spice up your life! LINK: https://thefrugalite.com/spice-up-your-rice/
The concept of the Deadly Force Continuum helps you become mentally prepared to defend yourself. This
article explains how to set up a personal "force ladder."
Even with the system in place, we've seen how predators operate without fear of repercussions. If you think this is bad, wait until there is no system.
