5.0 Maintain Routines: How to stay normal
There is a lot going on around you.
Here are 4 routines to help you take care of your life.
Why?
Because routines help you cope with what is happening.
5.1 Your work life
. Tell people at work about missing person situation
. Your boss or supervisor will understand you are stressed
. Discuss the possibility of time off work if you need it
5.2 Your financial situation
. Talk to family, bank manager, or financial advisor about
possible extra money needed for
. mortgage payments
. rent and bills
. unexpected travel
. unexpected expenses
. Arrange for relative or close friend to help
keep track of your finances for you
5.3 Your home life
. Have a family member or close friend stay in your home in case
missing person makes contact or returns when you are out or asleep
. Try to stick to usual routines as much as possible, especially
meal times for your young children
. Ask family or friends to help keep routines going on at home
When you are unable:
. cleaning
. laundry
. preparing and cooking meals
. homework
. children's bath and bed times
. collecting mail
. gardening
. Ask someone you trust to take your children to and from school and/or
weekend activities when you are unable
. Tell neighbours not to be concerned if Police and/or
Media are visiting your home
5.4 Your Privacy
Do not be tempted to put your own contact details on any
Posters you distribute.
Why?
Because you may get unwelcome attention from troublemakers,
scammers and weirdos.
. Only provide Police contact details on posters
. You are not obliged to talk to psychics or clairvoyants who
try to make contact. Some are genuine. Many are not.
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