# What Can I Do To Prepare?

> Here are a few tips that will make a big difference in helping your child have the best experiences possible.

We love the saying that there is no comfort in the growth zone, and no growth in the comfort zone. This applies 100% to HXP trips. And because we love the growth zone, there are things you can do now to prepare to make this a positive growing experience.

Here are a few tips that will make a big difference in helping you have the best experience possible:

## Spiritual

### Study the Scriptures and Pray Daily

-   Set alarms on your phone
-   Create a group chat for sharing insights 
-   Keep a journal
-   Do Come Follow Me and follow along with **[Don’t Miss This](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDM4cG9T5jvdV3SeHT6ILCw)** or other helpful resources

### Pray For and Act on Opportunities to Share the Gospel

-   Invite someone to church or an activity
-   Share about your Sundays when someone asks about your weekend
-   Have a gospel conversation with someone in your family 

### Attend Church and be Involved in Youth Activities

-   **[Click here](https://maps.churchofjesuschrist.org/)** to find the nearest church building 
-   Pray to know who you can help in your ward and serve them
-   Pray to know how you can better prepare for church
-   Pray to know how to enjoy your Sabbath

## Social

### Work with Local Missionaries

-   Find out who your local missionaries are and let them know you are willing to help
-   Invite them to your house for dinner and a lesson
-   Ask them about themselves and their own conversion
-   Refer someone to be taught by the missionaries 

### Be Proactive and Independent

-   Learn to do your own laundry
-   Work on personal hygiene
-   Practice making eye contact and carry conversations with others 

### Go Out of Your Way to Meet new People

-   Sit with someone new at lunch
-   Learn the names of everyone in your class and something about them
-   Put down your phone and talk to those around you (this will help with the **[Digital Detox](/the-digital-detox/)**)

## Physical

### Increase Your Physical Fitness

-   Go on daily walks
-   Try new foods
-   Sleep for at least 7 hours each night
-   Find fun ways to stay active every day

### Practice Good Emotional Health

-   Communicate your feelings to those around you who want to help
-   Know your emotional triggers
-   Think through and make plans for worst-case scenarios 

## Intellectual

### Brainstorm Ways to Pay for Your Trip

-   Get a part-time job
-   Find creative ways to fundraise (here are some of **[our ideas](/fundraising/)**)
-   Asking friends and family to make tax-deductible donations to HXP (there is a donation link in your portal that allows anyone to donate directly to your trip)

### Prepare for Your Trip

-   Research your trip location
-   Meet, hang out with, or read scriptures with your group before leaving 
-   Follow the HXP Instagram page and trip-specific pages 
-   Start collecting items according to your **[packing list](/trip-specific-packing-lists/)**

### Plan and Set Goals

-   Keep a planner or calendar
-   Think about talents and areas of your life that you want to develop/improve
-   Share your goals with others for added accountability
-   Reward yourself once you reach your goals 

## More Resources

[Typical Day In The Life](/builder-day-in-the-life/) [Packing Tips](/packing-tips/) [Common Travel Questions](/travel-questions/)

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