Top (5) Personal Safety Tips On Staying Safe and Alive!

Posted on July 15, 2008
Filed Under Empower Yourself, Fighting back, Gut-feelings on Personal Safety, Personal Safety, Personal Security, Protection Devices, Safety Plan of Action, Security and Safety Tips, Self-Defense Tactics

Everyday we get up and go about our daily lives and activities without even giving a second thought to our personal safety. In reality, we shouldn’t have to because personal safety should be a part of our being. It should be second nature…a habit that we don’t even have to think about it. We should instinctively know that our personal safety, as well as those we care about, is a high priority no matter what business we are in, what we do, or where we live - from the safest, small community to the largest, most crime-ridden city.

There’s an old adage that many women think concerning violence and crime and that is, “It won’t happen to me.” Either they say, “I’m too big to be raped,” “I’m married and live in a safe area” or “I’m way too old, no one is going to rape me.” That very thinking usually comes about because it hasn’t happened to them, but they are still at risk and at any given time it could happen to them. If you go through life without considering the possibility that a sexual assault crime could happen…then what will you do if it does? You need to be prepared and ready in the event that somebody does try (at some point) to attack you.

Here are the Top (5) Personal Safety Tips On Staying Safe and Alive that should become a part of your life.

1. Develop a Personal Safety Plan – be proactive and know what you would do if you were ever attacked or sexually assaulted. Waiting until the attack happens will be way too late. Begin by being prepared - mentally, tactically, and physically. Your plan can include:

- Taking a safety awareness/self-defense class to learn how to protect and defend yourself using simple, yet highly effective techniques that you can use to defend off an attacker. Women who receive exceptional self-defense instructions and training usually feel a tremendous amount of empowerment, self-esteem, and self-confidence.

- Carry some kind of personal protection device and have it where you can easily access it if needed. Make sure you are thoroughly trained in how to use the device. Non-lethal devices such as pepper spray, mace, stun guns,
or C2 Tasers can be great secondary or backup forms of protection. Use these devices when other options have been exhausted and you are being attacked, assaulted, or your life it truly in danger.

2. Be aware of your surroundings at all times. Awareness is the key to keeping yourself safe. This doesn’t mean being paranoid it means developing an awareness for people around you, potential danger areas, and situational red flags. If you are leaving the mall walking to your car and notice a couple of shady looking guys standing near your car, you might want to avoid going to your car at that very moment. Go back into the mall and ask the security guy to walk you out. Check out the guys who are approaching you or notice whoever is walking up behind you. These may seem like small things, but being observant and aware of your surroundings can ultimately keep you safe and avoid being a victim of a crime. Develop a mindset that allows you to focus on surviving any confrontation.

3. Trust your instincts or gut feelings. If something doesn’t feel quite right or someone makes you feel uncomfortable or fearful and you can’t figure out why, that is probably your instincts telling you not to do something. In that case, LISTEN. Your intuition or instincts can be a valuable tool for your survival. Listen to that little voice inside and don’t second guess what it is telling you.

Experts agree that it is best to assume your instincts are right on and take the necessary precautions. Don’t ignore your intuition – it could save your life!

4. Be confident with a Take Charge Attitude. When on the job, dress appropriately for the job. As a sales consultant or realtor, your dress mode may be a more conservative, professional attire, i.e. suits, dress slacks, skirt outfit. Wearing a low cut top, a lot of jewelry, high heels, and a short skirt may give the wrong impression and may not be the best attire. (Think in terms of a quick getaway).

Always carry yourself in a confident manner – stand and walk tall, head up, and look people right in the eyes when you talk with them or pass on the street. Most predators are looking for someone who appears weak and more like a victim. Refuse to be a victim!

5. Know what you will do if attacked – and Fight For Your Life To Win! If you are confronted by an attacker, try to remain calm and quickly evaluate the situation. Your decision to fight will depend upon many factors – does he have a weapon and does he appear to be on drugs? While you are standing apart from your attacker, check out the vulnerable parts of his body – eyes, throat, nose, groin, shins, etc – because if you are attacked these are the areas where you are going.

This is where you will use your self-defense training and techniques. Put your hands out in front of you and yell (not scream) in an assertive manner “NO” or “STAY BACK.” This will let the attacker know that you are not giving in without a fight. Be sure to yell loud enough to attract attention from others who may be nearby.

Remember, if you must fight to save your life – then you need to explode with power on every hand strike and kick strike you make at the attacker. Let him instinctively know that you are totally focused on survival. Make every impact to his body severely HURT!!

Your ultimate goal is to defend and protect yourself and throw the attacker off-guard enough to escape and get away to safety. Remember your safety plan of action – use your safety awareness and self-defense training techniques, your secret personal weapons, and your backup personal protection devices like pepper spray, mace, a stun gun or C2 Taser.

Take some time to consider these (5) Safety Tips and how you can incorporate them into your life. Your goal is to live another day and refuse to be a victim of crime.

Remember, Stay Aware…Stay Alert…Stay Alive!

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