In case of an emergency, know where to go for help!
This is one of the most important things you should be aware of as an adult. No matter how well you do your job, if someone does not trust your employer enough to give you their work phone number or if they don’t live in a city close by, then life can get very difficult for you when there’s an accident or disaster.
It’s hard to imagine what people wouldn’t have before cell phones became so common, but now this technology has truly changed our lives. Unfortunately, with all those distractions, many individuals no longer feel like they need that lifeline in times of crisis.
Sadly, more and more people suffer from employment-related anxiety, which makes them reluctant to leave the house due to fear of being replaced. This creates a problem for anyone who may need assistance in finding medical care or recovering from an injury.
Fortunately, you never know what might happen, so we recommend practicing these survival skills on at least a part-time basis. At the very least, you will always be ready for whatever comes your way.
Basic Survival Skills
In an unpredictable world, it is important to equip yourself with the necessary skills to stay safe and secure. From building a shelter to foraging for food, having the right basic survival skills can be the difference between life and death. Whether you plan to spend time in the wilderness for recreational activities or face unforeseen circumstances, it pays to know the fundamentals of survival.
A Few Tips for Preparing Yourself for Emergencies
In this era of technology, people have access to information at lightning speed. With every passing second, more information is being spread exponentially across all mediums- social media sites, blogs, podcasts, etc.
This is wonderful in some ways, as it gives us resources to learn about different topics and become educated. It also raises our overall awareness level by exposing us to new things.
However, this oversharing can sometimes be disastrous. If someone posts something embarrassing or if there’s an unexpected emergency, your personal info will get leaked online for anyone to see.
It’s not only potentially damaging to your career and/or life you currently live, but it could expose you to hurt or even danger from those who feel wronged by what you have posted.
To avoid these pitfalls, I would like to suggest that you try learning one or several basic survival skills.
These are non-critical services that we normally take for granted, like breathing for example. Even though most people know how to do that, they may not know how to do it properly in an emergency situation.
By knowing how to do it correctly, you will increase your safety net just a little bit. These basics can help you deal with any type of disaster.
The Basics of Self Defense
With winter quickly approaching, many people begin to worry about staying warm. Luckily, aside from learning how to sew or use a sewing machine, which is great if you have that skill, there are some other basic skills that can help you stay warm and defend yourself against attack!
Self-defense does not only apply in the context of violence, it is important for anyone who may be vulnerable due to age, health, or situation to know what steps to take in an emergency. This includes knowing how to do things like change a tire, assess a situation and know when it’s time to run away and when it’s time to fight back.
There are several different types of self-defense, but the basics apply no matter what kind you choose. These include situational awareness, verbal confrontation, defensive tactics, and physical skills. All five of these areas are essential to learn and practice on a regular basis.
Situational awareness means being aware of your environment and what is going on around you. This will play a big part in helping you decide whether to run or stick around and potentially face danger.
Verbal confrontation involves talking to someone who may try to hurt you. Learning how to talk to somebody with whom you already have issues or who may be angry with you is a very valuable skill.
Defensive tactics teach you how to protect yourself by moving, taking action, and thinking ahead.
How to Survive in the Wild?
Surviving in the wilderness depends heavily upon your knowledge of basic survival skills. Luckily, there are many easy ways to pick up these skills!
Many people feel that since they’ve seen someone survive somewhere, then they too can survive anywhere. This is not always true.
Survival techniques that work for one person may or may not work for you. You must do research and test out what works for you before trying it.
There are several different areas where people begin teaching survival skills. These include medicine making, first aid, shelter building, water purification, and more.
Everyone has their own personal preferences in which types of survival tips they want to learn. What kind of experience you have yourself will determine which ones resonate with you the most.
This article will go over some simple beginner survival skills that anyone can easily know how to do. If you already have some of these under you, great! Keep reading to see if those new skills applicable to this article’s topic.
Building A Temporary Shelter
Building a temporary shelter is an important skill to have, regardless of whether you are a prepper, a camper, or just a person who likes to explore the outdoors. Many areas offer natural shelters, such as caves, hollow logs, and overhangs, but these may not always be available. Knowing how to build an effective shelter is a great way to stay warm and dry, and to stay safe.
First, you need to assess your environment. Look for materials, such as branches, logs, or rocks, that can be used to construct a shelter. Consider the natural resources available in your areas, such as trees or grass, and how they could aid in the construction of your temporary home.
The most important part of building a shelter is finding a good location. Select a spot that is protected from the wind and any potential storms, and look for any natural features that can help with the shelter, such as rocks or trees that can provide additional protection from the elements.
Once you have chosen a spot, it’s time to start building your shelter. If you are in a wooded area, look for branches that can be used as beams, and logs to use for the walls. If you have an abundance of trees in your area, you may be able to use their trunks as the foundation for your shelter. In areas without trees, you can use rocks and branches to build a shelter.
Once you have the foundation, begin building your shelter. If you are using branches, you can use a rope to secure them together, and then use wooden stakes to give the frame structure. For walls, you can use logs that are stuck into the ground and then lashed together with rope. If you are using rocks, you can stack them on top of each other, or use a tarp to cover the roof.
Once the shelter is complete, you can add additional elements, such as a floor or sleeping bag, that will make the shelter more comfortable. Be sure to use items that are breathable, such as canvas or wool, as these materials will help keep you warm and dry.
How to Build a Fire?
Starting from scratch, there is an easy way to start fires! This article will teach you how to do this. Plus, it’s even possible to make a fire on an empty stomach!
Many people don’t realize what kind of skills they don’t have. For example, most people can’t make a good fire bowl without fuel, but they never learn how to use natural materials such as dried leaves or twigs.
Luckily, we’re going to go over all these things here so that you know just what your limitations are and what to do about them. If you want to truly thrive in any situation, you need to be able to create a nice warm meal for yourself, no matter what happens next.
How to Find and Purify Water?
Finding water is an important survival skill that many people do not have, especially in our busy lives. Luckily, it is something most of us will need at some point!
Most plants and animals can’t survive without water for very long, so knowing how to find and use it is essential. Fortunately, you don’t have to be in the wilderness or live close to water sources to know this.
The average person needs to know about one liter of clean drinking water per day to ensure proper health. Many things we daily do consume lots of water, such as eating and breathing.
So, while there isn’t much you can do if you run out of food, having enough water to drink is more crucial than ever.
Finding water is usually done by two methods: using chemical clues (for example, if you see green leaves, blue flowers, or both, then water may be present) and testing whether your body feels dry (this way is easier to identify).
Both are good strategies to learn before trying them out in the wild.
How to Avoid Being Eaten by Bears?
Sometimes, even though you’re not hungry, you feel like eating because you’re tired or stressed out.
A bear can become very motivated to eat when they are hungry, so if you happen to be in its food source at this time, it is possible that it will try to attack you instead of just going for your legs.
You may also want to learn how to survive a snake bite since there are some serious health risks involved.
How to Identify Poisonous Plants?
Many people begin exploring natural spaces by looking for plants to admire or studying how to identify certain plant parts. However, some individuals add an interesting twist to their studies by learning how to identify poisonous plants!
Poisonous plants can be very dangerous to someone that has little knowledge of them. Some may even prove fatal to anyone who eats what you put in your hand!
It is important to know which plants are not only beautiful but also meaningful as well. Once you learn about poison plants, you will want to keep an eye out for them so you can understand their purposes.
Many people get sick due to accidental poisoning from eating something they thought was harmless. It is best to be informed about the harmful properties of plants before consuming anything that could do damage to you.
How to Recognize Animal Tracks?
Track animals for a living, and you will soon know how to identify their footprints and other clues they leave behind. This is an excellent way to learn more about the animal life around you, and can also be a valuable skill if you want to become more involved in wildlife conservation or a nature study.
Many people who enjoy wildlife watching also have this as a hobby, so being able to recognize what kind of tracks different species make helps them connect with the natural world even more.
There are several reasons why it’s important to know how to read animal prints. To name a few:
It can help determine the gender and age of the animal that made the print.
You may find hidden food by reading the feces or bedding patterns of the animal.
Tracks left in soft soil and sand can tell you something about the weather at the time the track was made. For example, sphagnum moss gets glued to fur when wet, then slowly dissolves later.