How to survive the current economic crisis

This article is a very simple recipe for surviving what some may see as extremely difficult times ahead. Let us look instead at this period as a lesson. A lesson on why we need to get back to the basics of human survival.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• love
• understanding
• sacrifice
• sweat equity

1. re-organize your life to determine what is absolutely necessary.

2. create a list family and friends so that you know where you may be able to go for help

3. prepare your personal survival plan with information on where to go in cases of need, budget the funds that you have, unload everything that is a burden, including the house with the mortgage that you cannot afford.

4. If you have lost or feel that you are about to lose your job, begin the process of retooling. Learn how to do something new for which there is a demand, like a green job or a job in healthcare.

Tips & Warnings

• do not become overly attached to any material thing that can be replaced later
• focus on essential items like food, water,medicines, temperature appropriate clothing, etc
• try to have enough cash on hand to cover a minimum of eight weeks expenses
• be careful of predators
• ensure you and your family's safety

[MIghtyDreamer]

on 10/11/2008 nice suggestions