This month of September is designated as National Preparedness Month. It’s the topic of discussion in the most recent podcast episode and, apparently, in this first of a nearly daily blog post. So, how prepared are you?

Being prepared may be more than a checklist of items you should have on hand in the event of a disaster where you may need to leave your home or stay cloistered in your home without any outside assistance. Being prepared may be more of a state of mind…or, perhaps a peace of mind? It involves going through the mental process of what if scenarios.

What if I am unable to be at home and need to sleep elsewhere? This is how I brainstorm for a trip when I am traveling. My preparation always involves making a list several weeks before the designated trip. I originally had a template but things change so quickly that I need to re-brainstorm for each trip. What happens if I’m in pain/discomfort — what do I need? What helps me sleep? Depending on the weather, what do I need to bring?

I invite you to start that brainstorming process. Let me know what you come up with.