You don't usually create a recovery plan when everything is going well.

You create one when something has already gone wrong.

When you're exhausted.

Overwhelmed.

Disappointed.

Burned out.

Or suddenly dealing with a problem you didn't expect.

But those are often the worst moments to figure out what you need.

Build A Recovery Plan Before You Need One explores the value of deciding in advance how you'll respond when life knocks you off your normal routine.

A recovery plan doesn't have to be complicated.

It can be a short list of things that help you return to yourself.

Who do you call?

What responsibilities can wait?

What habits help you stabilize?

What can you temporarily remove?

What tells you that you're pushing too far?

What needs to happen before you ...