Prevention Is Better Than Cure

A saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure.” It means that we should plan everything ahead, expect the unexpected and anticipate trouble in advance. Americans like to say, “Prepare for a rainy day.” We should always prepare for tough times and bad luck.

Everyone experiences hardship or encounters crises. Something happens unexpectedly, such as a dilemma or distress. Furthermore, looking for a solution can be costly and time-consuming. When we find a cure or remedy, it may be too late. When this happens, regret is futile. Taking the time to prevent an inopportune scenario from happening, whether it is getting sick, causing a house fire or experiencing a careless accident, is always better than dealing with the scenario after it occurs.

Each life requires good planning. We can never rely on good luck. We had better prepare in at least three aspects. Above all, we should get medically smart and physically fit. We need to learn about how to keep healthy and basic knowledge of first aid. You might save a life someday! A good diet, sufficient nutrition and proper exercise can keep us healthy. We should get a yearly check-up, too. In addition, we should be financially educated. We should save as much money as possible. This can be achieved by spending less and learning to invest. Financial knowledge will help us to be a monetary expert. We need to have comprehensive insurances in case of accidents. Insurances helps a lot when something miserable happens. These are great assets in times of trouble. Moreover, we should always stay alert. We must be cautious and use common sense, trying to avoid reckless people, dangerous situations and accidents. What’s more, we ought to have disaster drills at home and practice emergency plans if possible. To sum up, an ounce of prevention beats a pound of cure.

The idea that prevention is better than a cure refers to more than just illness. We should use our ability to foresight and try to prevent any adverse situation that may arise in the future. We should be careful enough to take all appropriate preventive measures for known risk. When we prepare ourselves well, it’s more likely to get fruitful results for our actions. And because we have planned it well, our mind will remain at peace.