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2.
Willingness to do what's necessary. This is one of the most
important items in your mental survival kit. Hey, they can
eat hissing cockroaches just for the chance to win some money
on "Fear Factor," so you can do it to save your
life, right? Spoon with your buddy to stay warm, break open
logs to find grubs to eat - do whatever it takes.
3. Positive attitude. This is an essential.
In many stories of survival it is clear that those who expected
to survive did. Even if you're not sure you can survive, encourage
this attitude by acting as if you expect to.
4. Inspirational thoughts. This is how to
have that positive attitude. An easy and enjoyable way to
get this inspiration is to read true stories of wilderness
survival. Some of the stories are about situations far worse
than anything you are ever likely to encounter. Remembering
them at the appropriate time is a sure way to see that you
can survive. tell them to others too, if you are in a group.
5. Wilderness survival knowledge. You don't
have to go to a survival training school to read and remember
that you can safely eat all North American mammals, or that
you can stuff your jacket with cattail fluff to create a winter
coat. Any little bit helps, so learn a new trick or two each
season, or take an edible plant guide on your next hike.
6. Reasons to survive. We all have reasons
to want to live, but we need to remember to pull out those
reasons when the time comes. Many people have attributed their
survival to the constant thought of a loved one waiting for
them, or something they want in the future.
Maybe you've already done this mental preparation,
but it can't hurt to look over the list above again. Is there
anything you need to work on in your mental survival kit?
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