7 ways the weather influences our mood
2. You’re generally happier when the days are longer
3. You feel more lazy and lethargic in the winter
4. You are likely to exercise more during the warmer months
5. Warm weather may make you more inventive
6. Dark days make us more sleepy
7. You’re likely to be more sociable when it’s sunny
What is Survivalism?
Survivalism is a growing idea that revolves around being prepared for (mentally, physically, and materially) disasters and catastrophes that might change the nature of “normal” life. This includes natural disasters (like hurricanes or floods), man-made disasters (like terrorist attacks), and severe disruptions to society and civilization (like the collapse of a government). To a lesser extent, survivalism also stresses the importance of being prepared for disasters of a personal nature – the loss of a job, the destruction of a home, and so forth.
Different people approach survivalism differently – some treat it as a hobby or interest – something they do on the side on top of their “regular” lives. Others build their lives around it, choosing to live in secluded areas and build off-grid, self-sustainable lifestyles that don’t rely on modern conveniences.
The kinds of situations that people prepare for are also different. Some survivalists are focused on pretty common disasters that happen relatively frequently – hurricanes, earthquakes, and so forth. They just want to be ready if a big storm hits. Others are more focused on apocalyptic existential threats – less common, but more devastating “end-of-the-world” type situations like the possibility of nuclear war or a major bioterrorist attack.
Essentially, survivalism is a belief that it is important (and wise) to be well prepared for a broad range of possible futures. That you should have a plan for if things go as expected, but that emergency preparedness is also important – in case things go wrong. Most people don’t bother because they’re afflicted with normalcy bias – they assume that things will be fine and ignore the (obvious) risk of disasters and catastrophes.
The preparations that people make most often fall into one of two categories – material preparations, and skill/knowledge acquisition. Material preparations would include things like stockpiling food or medicine, setting up sustainable, off-grid power sources, or acquiring secure or remote property (like a remote cabin or underground bunker).
Skill and knowledge acquisition would include things like learning to trap and hunt animals for food, or learning how to identify medicinal plants in the wild. There are a broad range of survival, wilderness, and tactical skills that might prove useful in different disaster situations. Anybody learning these kinds of skills with preparedness in mind could be classified as a survivalist.
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