If you run in the woods vs. the treadmill, there are precautions to take to stay safe. Exercising outside is usually more appealing than the monotony of indoor workouts. However, the fear of running outside alone can prevent a person from lacing up those running shoes. There are plenty of completely valid reasons to fear a run in the woods alone or even with ... continue reading...
3 Reasons for Fear of Leaving Pets Home Alone
Scared of leaving pets home alone? You aren't the only one. Many people are concerned when it comes to leaving their house without their beloved pets in tow. Since going out sans pets is an annoying reality of life, let's try to identify why we have these fears and what we might be able to do to help alleviate them. Fear of Leaving Pets Home Alone - My Top 3 ... continue reading...
Why People Have a Fear of Answering the Door
Fear of answering the door is a lot more common than I thought. Perhaps the word "fear" is a little exaggerated in most cases. For me, that unexpected knock sends a shot of adrenaline right through me. I usually hit the floor, duck, or some other wildly dramatic reaction if there's a surprise visitor. There's been more than one occasion where the UPS delivery ... continue reading...
10 Ways to Keep Bugs Away During an Outdoor Run
Ways to keep bugs away during an outdoor run makes me one step closer to actually complete a run in the woods. Bugs are one of my major fears when it comes to overthinking an outdoor workout. In my mind, stinging flying insects just cannot wait to fly up my shorts and sink their stingers into my skin multiple times. I worry about eating bugs, inhaling bugs, getting ... continue reading...
How to Prepare for Civil Unrest and Chaos
How to prepare for civil unrest. Civil unrest is not such a far fetched worry these days. If you live a big city, perhaps you've even seen it firsthand. Otherwise, just flip on the news, and it's usually not hard to find a protest turned riot. It's common for peaceful protests to take a chaotic turn. When you have large groups of people who are upset and ... continue reading...