Tuesday Travel Tip: Plan Ahead to Have Your Work Done Early

Non-perishables and other necessities

You may recall my post in July with the same title as today's post: Plan Ahead to Have Your Work Done Early. This past week, I did a better job of following my own advice. Faced with Hurricane Irene and potential power outages, I worked ahead on many things.

• Wrote blog posts and other social media
• Contacted people who were scheduled for one-on-one coaching sessions early in the week
• Made other arrangements for plans with friends
• Confirmed the cancellation of a Rodgers and Hammerstein show I was supposed to sing in
• Picked up batteries, a flashlight and a radio from my storage unit
• Bought non-perishable food items

In fact, every step of the way, from shopping to communicating about plans to retrieving supplies, I never felt rushed or stressed. By shopping Thursday instead of Friday, I actually was able to buy all of the food that I wanted before the shelves were empty. By having batteries and a flashlight well ahead of time, I did not have to fight the crowds to buy those items. I even had time in the midst of my hurricane preparations to get a massage, and time to sit and talk with a friend who I ran into just hours before the rain began. Why? Because I was prepared.

Of course all storms are unpredictable. Now that it's over, I realize that my area was spared and my thoughts are with others who are still recovering. Yet, at least the "storm" didn't start early for me with a flurry of rushing through necessary errands before things were sold out or the transit system shut down (as it did at noon on Saturday). I also didn't cross that line into living from a place of fear by over-preparing, which we've all seen someone do. I calmly used the information I had to prepare the best I could, and trusted that I could handle whatever unexpected things came my way.

The best part of the storm for me: I had time to create a whole new webinar: "Smooth Travels: 10 Essentials you must pack for the Journey to your Next Big Goal." Join me for a free 60-minute webinar this Thursday, September 1 at 6 pm PDT / 9 pm EDT.

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