(Natural News) Experienced first responders define a survivor mentality as a “frame of mind that promotes self-empowerment.” Here are some ways to develop the kind of mental toughness you need in a survival scenario. (Related: How to prepare yourself for the collapse of the age of human delusion (and the arrival of human spiritual awakening.) Accept reality […]

(Natural News) When you’re building a stockpile of emergency food and supplies, meat is one item that should be part of your list. Learn how to preserve meat through salting and curing if you want to save money on groceries. Dry salting or using a salt brine are meat preservation methods that you can use […]

(Natural News) Your physical and mental health constitute your overall well-being. As a prepper, some projects can help enhance the value of your property and also help boost your mental health, like starting a home garden. (h/t to ThePreparedNinja.com) As studies have shown, your physical and mental health are closely linked. Mental illness can be caused by […]

(Natural News) The typical American family is probably not prepared to deal with a long-term water supply interruption. But if you are a prepper, you should know the importance of preparing before SHTF. (h/t to PrepperWebsite.com) Why prepare for a long-term water supply interruption? If your area often experiences water interruptions due to extreme heat or extreme […]

(Natural News) With the right supplies, you can preserve the freshness of your survival food for extended periods, making it worth the effort and investment you put into building your survival stockpile. Here are some suggestions: Canning/Mason jars Glass canning bottles usually come with airtight and watertight screw lids and are a great way to preserve high-acid […]

(Natural News) When you consume less power like electricity, you help conserve the planet’s natural resources. You can use less energy to get the same job done with these simple, practical tips. Switch to energy-efficient lighting While compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are both significantly more energy-efficient than incandescent light bulbs, choosing LEDs […]

(Natural News) For political and military analyst Sargis Sangari, actions speak louder than words. “You could believe in truth, justice [and] freedom, but if you’re not willing to take action toward those issues and you’re not willing to actualize them somehow in your life, you’ll never get anywhere,” he told “The Zelenko Report” host Ann […]

(Natural News) Non-preppers use coffee filters to make coffee, but preppers know that this useful item is a must-have for your survival stockpile. If you’re looking for a firestarter or makeshift insulator, stock up on coffee filters and learn about this item’s many survival uses. (h/t to AskAPrepper.com) Absorb spills If you accidentally spill something and […]

(Natural News) It can be exhausting if you have to constantly haul water all over your homestead, especially if you are doing it alone. To save time and energy, you can address this by setting up a gravity-fed water system. (h/t to PracticalSelfReliance.com) A gravity-fed water system is used to pull water from creeks, rain barrels, springs, streams […]

(Natural News) If you truly want to be prepared for a long-term survival scenario, consider setting up a one-year food supply before SHTF. Since this can be time-consuming and expensive, work your way up to a one-year supply by starting with a more manageable goal, like a three-day supply of food for the whole family. (h/t […]