18 Basic Safety Tips For Women
Imagine that you're leaving work late and, like you do every night, walk towards your car. You're looking for your keys, and you're lost in your thoughts, thinking about your going to make for supper tonight. Suddenly, out of nowhere, someone grabs you from behind and tries to drag you out of sight. Scary right? Unfortunately, that's a situation that dozens of women experience every day.
In this article, I will cover the following:
- Be mindful of your surroundings
- Get off your phone
- Don't act like a victim
- Avoid dangerous places and people
- Manage the distance
- Carry a self-defense tool
- Be careful where you park
- Never pull over
- Always identify exit points
- Locate potential weapons
- Get a personal GPS tracker
- Lock doors, check windows
- Don't open the door to strangers
- Do not argue, provoke, or allow a verbal conflict to escalate
- Don't trust people too quickly
- Get a "weapon" ready at home
- Stay or get fit
- Start martial arts or self-defense training
- Conclusion
Did you know that most dangerous situations could be avoided by learning a few basic safety tips? I have filled this prevention guide with what I consider the best safety tips for women. Study it, learn from it, and you will definitely be more aware and prepared the next time you'll leave home.
Here is a List of the Best Safety Tips for Women
Whether you know martial arts or not, these safety tips can potentionally save your life or the life of someone you know.
1. Be mindful of your surroundings
Being mindful means that you are present in the moment and fully aware of your surroundings. Why is there a man leaning against a wall or peeking out from a recessed doorway? Why is there an adult man hanging around a children's playground if he doesn't have a child? Why did those three guys split up but keep walking toward me? Mindfulness will make a difference in your ability to anticipate and react rationally and adequately if a threatening situation should occur. Be fully present, and avoid distractions such as texting or browsing or wearing headphones while walking. You'll have plenty of time later to check Facebook or Instagram. Don't become paranoid, but always scan and have an eye on the people who are around you.
2. Get off your phone
Predators target prey who's distracted and unaware, so avoid talking on a cell phone, listening to music with your ear-pods (or worst headphones) or texting while walking or waiting for the bus for example. Having your eyes fixed on your smartphone won't help you to be aware of what's going on around you. That being said, keep your phone at hand you might need it to call for assistance.
3. Don't act like a victim
In general, predators choose victims that they think they can successfully attack. Trust me, when it's time to pick a victim, these guys can smell insecurity and fear from a kilometer away. While you can't change your age, height, and gender, there are some things you can do to make yourself a higher risk target. One of the best ways to prevent an attack is to make sure you project an image of strength and confidence. I'm talking about developing self-confidence and not projecting an image of weakness.
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