One of the most important parts of emergency planning is knowing when to go and when to stay. Leaving home unnecessarily can be just as dangerous as staying put when you shouldn’t.

Being prepared doesn’t mean you’re expecting the apocalypse—it just means you’re ready for life’s curveballs. From power outages to unexpected evacuations, having a basic plan can make a stressful situation much more manageable.

Self-talk—the internal dialogue we have with ourselves—can significantly impact our mental health, motivation, and overall well-being. Often unconscious, these internal conversations influence how we perceive challenges, interpret setbacks, and celebrate successes

Self-talk—the internal dialogue we have with ourselves—can significantly impact our mental health, motivation, and overall well-being. Often unconscious, these internal conversations influence how we perceive challenges, interpret setbacks, and celebrate successes

Self-talk—the internal dialogue we have with ourselves—can significantly impact our mental health, motivation, and overall well-being. Often unconscious, these internal conversations influence how we perceive challenges, interpret setbacks, and celebrate successes