Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow wanted to understand what motivates people. He believed that individuals possess a set of motivation systems unrelated to rewards or unconscious desires. Maslow (1943) stated that people are motivated to achieve certain needs. When one need is fulfilled a person seeks to fullfil the next one, and so on. The earliest and most widespread version of Maslow's (1943, 1954) hierarchy of needs includes five motivational needs, often depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid. This five stage model can be divided into basic (or deficiency) needs (e.g. physiological, safety, love, and esteem) and growth needs (self-actualization). The deficiency, or basic needs are said to motivate people when they are unmet. One must satisfy lower level basic needs before progressing on to meet higher level growth needs. Every person is capable and has the desire to move up the hierarchy toward a level of self-actualization. The original hierarchy of needs five-stage model includes: 1. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4.
36 DIY Survival Projects
Posted on Sep 08, 2010 in DIY Projects, Emergency Preparedness & Survival Source: Survival Spot by Chrystle, aka Survival Girl One of the most rewarding things in life is the ability create things. As a Prepper, I really enjoy “Do It Yourself” projects that help me to discover new ways for my family to become more self sufficient. One of my favorite things to do on a Saturday is scour through my folder of “How To” articles and pick out a family project to get involved in. Here I’ve compiled this list with some of my favorite guides to get you started: Food Beef Jerky Survival Food Bars Yogurt Cheese Butter Drinks Sports Drink Beer Wine Mead Coffee Hygiene Products Soap Shampoo Lip Gloss Shaving Cream But Repellant Organic Baby Wipes Feminine Hygiene Pads Health and Nutrition Apple Cider Vinegar Kombucha Nut Milk Salve Survival Gear Glow Sticks Fishing Bait Turkey Calls Solar Energy Log Splitter Bunker Bow and Arrow Fuel Household Items Floor Cleaner Carpet Cleaner Air Conditioner Charcoal Laundry Detergent Thermal Shades
Are You Ready Series: Pandemic Preparedness
Let’s cut to the chase, it is very difficult to prepare for epidemics and pandemics especially for those living in close proximity to others. These natural reoccurring disasters tend to occur suddenly and without warning. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), serious, deadly contagious disease outbreaks can and do happen. CDC investigates new contagious diseases—averaging one new contagion per year. These new contagious diseases can emerge right here or only a plane-ride away from here. It’s not just new diseases that threaten the United States. Looking back at the Black Plague, those living in high populated areas were hit hardest by this pandemic. Many believe the misuse of antibiotics in the past has led to the dangers of super bugs such as the spread of MRSA — or methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Before we get into the meat and potatoes of pandemic preparedness, let’s look at the changes that will likely occur in your community if this disaster were to occur:
33 Awesome DIY Projects For Preppers | Survival Sherpa
by Todd Walker DiY skills may one day turn a tinkering hobby into life-saving knowledge. Turning book knowledge into useful stuff takes initiative. You have to start somewhere. Below you’ll find a slew (33 counts as a slew, right?) Let’s get started Doing the Stuff: I know y’all have more to add to this list. Keep doing the stuff, Todd P.S. – You can also connect with us on Twitter, Pinterest, Google +, and our Facebook page. P.P.S ~ If you find value in our blog, DRG and I would appreciate your vote on the “Top Prepper Sites“! Thanks for sharing the stuff! Copyright Information: Content on this site (unless the work of a third-party) may be shared freely in digital form, in part or whole, for non-commercial use with a link back to this site crediting the author. Like this: Like Loading...
United States Accused of Planting Avian Flu in Recent H7N9 Outbreak
Janet C. PhelanActivist Post Amidst allegations by a highly placed Colonel in the Chinese army that the U.S. has released a bioweapon in Mainland China, concerns are ramping up that this year's version of the avian flu, H7N9, may turn into a major pandemic. The last few years have seen several false alarms on the pandemic front. H7N9 has already shown itself to have a high mortality rate, higher in fact than the Spanish flu of 1918, which caused 50 million deaths worldwide. According to Keiji Fukuda, WHO's assistant director-general for health, security and the environment, "This is definitely one of the most lethal influenza viruses that we have seen so far." Already, there are questions as to whether H7N9 has mutated and is now transmissible from human to human. In a carefully worded statement, WHO has declared: “So far, there is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission.” H7N9 is considered to be resistant to the popular flu countermeasure, Tamiflu.
The Top 100 Items to Disappear First
by Mr. Smashy Survival Cache You could also call this “The Top 100 Things You should start stocking up on.” Even if you don’t need more than 2 (you should always have 2 of everything) each item on this list will be great for bartering. This list was discussed and chosen by the members of SurvivalistBoards.com. I’ve linked to a couple of the items you are less likely to find at Wal-Mart and other local stores. Generators Water Filters/Purifiers Portable Toilets Seasoned Firewood Lamp Oil, Wicks, Lamps Coleman Fuel. What’s Missing? What do you think will disappear before these things that’s not on the list? Reprinted with permission from Survival Cache.
Pandemic Watch: Another insider announces that a global pandemic is imminent
Janet C. Phelan Dr. J. Quoted in an article in US News onDecember 24, Dr. Through his declaration of the imminent nature of a pandemic, Kim adds his name to a growing list of insiders who are stating that we are shortly facing a disease event of a global magnitude. At the very time that our attention is focused on the possibility of losing our rights to defend ourselves via our potential loss of our second amendment rights, the insidious possibility of a global pandemic is lurking....well, right under our pavement. The possibility for utilization of the water system as a delivery system for a pandemic-type agent remains salient. Truthfully, I prefer the word “genocide” to “population reduction.” Dr. Merck has been under scrutiny for a number of years for problems with its products, including drugs such as Temodar, PegIntron, and Intron A. Inovio continues to partner with Merck, according to the Inovio website. Dr. Dr. Read other articles by Janet Phelan Here
21 Blogs with Advice on How to Create an Emergency Plan for Your Family
Posted on April 25, 2013 by admin | in Nanny You never know when an emergency situation may arise; however, you can take certain steps to ensure that you are as prepared as possible for if and when one occurs. Start by preparing an emergency plan for a fire. You will need to determine at least two ways to get out of every room and pick a safe meeting spot that is away from the house. Practicing your evacuation route with your family will help everyone remain calm in the event of an emergency. Fire In the event of a fire, you want to make sure that each family member knows exactly how to respond and what to do. Storm Severe weather can mean anything from a tornado to a hurricane to flooding. Emergency Preparedness Kit After you create an emergency plan, you should create an emergency preparedness kit. If you enjoyed this post, please consider leaving a comment or subscribing to the RSS feed to have future articles delivered to your feed reader. Comments are closed.
