Top 4 (And Bonuses!) Reasons You Should Always Prepare for the Worst

#1: You’ll Always be Pleasantly Surprised

This is actually a secret my mom taught me over and over again. If you expect the worst possible outcome in any given situation — love, relationships, family, work — then whatever does come to pass will certainly be better than your expectations!

In such a way, you’ll find little joys throughout your day and week. These little joys will create a sense of reward that you might not have had if you were constantly being let down by your own expectations.

Framing your world in a different light can have certain advantages — for those with very specific minds, you might lose touch with the ‘real reality’ and become a concern for your own self’s well-being. Read an article I wrote on how people with schizophrenia and mental health can actually think (from first-hand experience).

#2: Emergency Preparedness Saves Lives

In a much more literal sense, being prepared for the worst will mean that you create disaster recovery plans — be they for the zombie apocalypse, should your car die and need repairs you can’t immediately afford, or if the lights go out for a day or two — having a plan improves your chances of getting through the scenario…