You Can Protect What You Already Have

After a week of travel over the holidays, I returned to a house with mice.  I’d left a loaf of bread on some open pantry shelves in our kitchen and they helped themselves.  We’ve caught three so far, but we’re still being diligent about looking for the “evidence” that they leave behind and spraying our house with a bleach solution to kill bacteria just in case.

As we talk about preparing - buying up food, building our skills, etc.  It hit me that protecting what we already have is just as important as acquiring new.  For us, it was a loaf of bread, but it could’ve been anything in a box.  And taking a step back, it could be anything in our lives – our jobs, health, families.

I’m not much of one to start and keep a New Year’s Resolution, but as we start a new year with our calendars are cleared after the busy-ness of the holidays, take some time to think about ways you can protect what you already have:

Establishing Life Insurance

Building your Savings

Opting for Disability coverage

Staying current and relevant in your career

Updating Home-owner’s and auto insurance

Maintaining a safe, good running vehicle

Working on Retirement plans and savings

Scheduling that Doctor or Dentist Appointment

Exercising regularly (20 minutes three times a week)

Eating more whole grains, fruits and vegetables

Cutting out unhealthy habits

Practicing Stress-Relief Techniques

Here’s to a healthy, happy and prepared New Year!