What happens before the sirens?

Often, the answer has less to do with what we do in a crisis and more to do with what we do every day.

The small habits.

The repeated behaviors.

The routines we build long before we ever need them.

The STARS Framework for Vigilant Living was created to help people think more intentionally about uncertainty, preparedness, decision-making, and resilience before a crisis arrives.

In this Foundation Series, we're exploring each pillar of the STARS Framework one at a time.

Today's episode focuses on the fourth pillar:

Routines — What Habits Keep You Safe?

When people think about preparedness, they often focus on equipment, plans, or knowledge.

But routines are what make those things actionable.

Routines help us remember what matters when life becomes busy.

They reduce the likelihood of mistakes.

They create consistency.

And they often influence outcomes long before a crisis ever occurs.

In this episode, Lori Baxley explores how intentional routines can support personal safety, health, relationships, finances, resilience, and everyday decision-making.

Because the habits we practice repeatedly become the behaviors we rely on under pressure.

You don't rise to the occasion.

You often fall to the level of your preparation.

The question is:

What habits are helping you move through life more safely, intentionally, and effectively?

And just as importantly:

Which habits might be putting you at risk?

About the STARS Framework

The STARS Framework is built around five questions designed to help us navigate uncertainty before crisis arrives:

⭐ Scenarios — What can happen here?

⭐ Triggers — What feels slightly off?

⭐ Action — What will you do about it?

⭐ Routines — What habits keep you safe?

⭐ Stoicism — Can you stay calm when everything isn't?

About the Host

Lori Baxley is the host of Three Sips to Shots Fired: What Happens Before the Sirens.

A survivor of a violent home invasion, former police officer, probation officer, criminal justice professional, educator, and advocate for vigilant living, Lori developed the STARS Framework to help individuals think more intentionally about preparedness, awareness, and resilience in everyday life.

STARS Foundation Series

Part 1: Origin Story of the STARS Framework

Part 2: Scenarios — What Can Happen Here?

Part 3: Triggers — What Feels Slightly Off?

Part 4: Action — What Will You Do About It?

Part 5: Routines — What Habits Keep You Safe?

Part 6: Stoicism — Can You Stay Calm When Everything Isn't?

Part 7: Closing Reflection

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