Master your own world one things at a time

Preparing for future calamity is a difficult idea to grip. Most people feel a sense of over whelmingness. They feel as if they have no control over their outcome and have a sense of hopelessness. Thus, leading to do nothing and relying solely on other people when something does happen. We hope for the best and plan for the worst.

In order to be fully prepared for … from losing a job to and EMP attach, we must first start with mastering our own tiny world. Gaining control over our own destiny is easier said than done. We must first develop an understanding of who we are and what we have control over. We must focus our minds on the little things. Things you can do, afford, or understand. Jumping into something a little to deep will lead to more depression and less action.

A quick list of things I have control over:

• My time
• Willpower
• Character
• A few dollars in the Bank
• My Garden
• My Chickens
• My mind, I can learn anything
• My Expenses…

A quick list of things I have no control over:

• My Job
• My Neighbors
• Natural Disasters
• My Country, State, City
• City water, city power...

The Key is to master what you do have control over and work towards having control over those things that have control over you.

Now think of things you can do to better have control over those things you don’t have control over:

• My Job
• Try Making money online
• Build a Nest Egg
• Start a business...
• My Neighbors
• Good luck with this one J
• Natural Disasters
• Build a first aid kit
• Build a 72 hour kit
• Own some tools
• My Country, State, City
• Get involved with local government
• Vote
• City water, power...
• Collect rainwater
• Install a solar system
• Install a wood burning stove...

Thinking about all this stuff at once can be overwhelming. Start by making a plan.

For example:

• I purchased a Berkey Water Filter. I saved my money and bought it. Now my family and I will have pure drinking water even if we end up living in the woods someplace "Hope that never happens, LOL". The point is that we will have pure water regardless if something happens to my Job...
• I am building a rainwater collection system. Harvesting water is a good way to keep water near you. And it will lower my water bill when I garden.
• I am getting chickens, bees, growing a garden… 

The little things will eventually lead to self-mastery and sustainability. You don’t need to go out and buy the entire homestead all at once. You only need to master what have control over and eventually you will have control over your entire situation.

Studies have shown that when people feel in control of their lives they have less stress, depression, they have a less change of heart disease, and live longer.

Health Study References for this Post.

Syme, L., & Balfour, J. (1997). Explaining inequalities in coronary heart disease. The Lancet, 350, 231-232.

Rodin. J., & Langer, E. J. (1977). Long-term effects of a control-relevant intervention with the institutionalized aged. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 35(12), 897-902.