Life-Saving Safety Tips That Every Woman Should Know

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1. Be Aware of Your Surroundings

Attackers prey on unsuspecting and vulnerable targets. This means if you’ve got your earphones in or you’re texting  – then you’re easier to sneak up on. So pay attention to what’s going on around you. Criminals don’t see everyone as equal targets.

They look for someone who will give them the least amount of trouble. So watch where you’re going and keep your head up. Don’t wear headphones because your ears are a valuable resource in knowing what’s going on around you

Also, avoid sitting in your car distracted with your phone. If you think someone is following you, cross the street or step into a store. And if you’re driving and someone is following you, then drive to the police station or a public area.

2. Don’t Be Distracted

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When walking alone, day or night, it is important to be alert. Don’t be distracted.

PUT. THE SMARTPHONE. DOWN! One of my attacks happened while I was talking on my phone. I was an easy target because I was focused on the conversation and not observing my surroundings. A distracted person is an easy target. Just put the phone away. Your calls/ texts/ email/ social media can wait 10 more minutes. Messing with your phone means your eyes, mind, and hands are occupied.

Your mind/ ears should be free to take in the surroundings too, primarily sound. If I hadn’t been on the phone, I may have heard foot steps approaching behind me. Be aware of footsteps, rustling bushes, approaching cars, or even arguing voices near by. Being aware is the first step to assessing whether the situation is a threat to your person.

3. USE YOUR SIXTH SENSE

“Sixth sense.” “Gut instinct.” Whatever you call it, your intuition is a powerful subconscious insight into situations and people. All of us, especially women, have this gift, but very few of us pay attention to it. Learn to trust this power and use it to your full advantage. Avoid a person or a situation that does not “feel” safe — you’re probably right.

4. Don’t Let Your Plan Depend on an Attacker Getting Close

Most self-defense experts agree that your first line of defense is making distance. So while the go guarded self-defense ring and the Smith & Wesson Tactical pen are great tools – the first line of defense is space.

You don’t want to get tangled up with someone who might be stronger and more experienced than you. Consider using weapons like pepper spray, bear spray, or getting a concealed carry permit in your state. These are all things that work at a distance.

5. Get Loud 

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As soon as someone grabs you or it’s clear that escape isn’t possible, yell as loud as you possibly can. Push them if they’re close and bolt out your loudest scream for help.

This technique does two things:

   1. It shows that you aren’t an easy target
 
    2. It signals for help and brings attention to the situation

Don’t be afraid to tell someone not to come closer if they’re approaching you. As you can tell, these safety tips for women focus on preventing the attacker from getting close. So don’t be afraid to yell if they keep coming forward. Might you be embarrassed if it turns out that you misunderstood their intentions?

Sure, but it’s better to have a little embarrassment and walk away with your life, than to take a chance that cost so many other people theirs.

6. Know Your Strengths & Their Weaknesses

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Your elbow is the strongest point on your body. So if they get close enough, use it.

Here are the five weakest points on the human body:

Eyes, nose, throat, groin, and knees.

If you’re being attacked:

  • Poke them HARD in the eyes
     
  • Punch them in the nose
     
  • Hit them in the throat
     
  • Kick their knee back as hard as you can
     
  • Or kick them in the groin

Here’s a visualization of weak areas to target if you’re in a dangerous situation:

7. Don’t Ignore the Red Flags

The truth is, most attackers don’t start with brutal force.

  • to someone you otherwise wouldn’t. (“There’s such a thing as being too proud. Now stop being silly and hand me a bag.”)
     
  • Loan Sharking – Giving unsolicited help and expecting favors in return. (“I’ve carried your groceries up four flights of stairs; just let me put them on the counter.”)
     
  • Unsolicited Promise — A promise to do (or not to do) something when no such promise was asked for; this usually means the promise will be broken. (“You can leave the door open, I’ll make sure to close it when I get done putting the bags down.”)
     
  • Discounting the word “no” — Refusing to accept rejection

They start by coaxing a woman into a private area and forcing her to relinquish her control. 

8. Be Car Smart

This wouldn’t be a proper list of safety tips for women if I didn’t mention your car. Why? Because how many of us sit in our car and text on our phone – unaware of our surroundings?
 Here’s the deal:

Sitting in your car for extended periods of time will give predators the chance to make their move.
 
Instead, here’s what you do: 
Have your keys in your hand before you leave the building. Wait until you’re close to your car before you unlock it. If you unlock it from across the parking lot, someone can easily hop in and hide without you noticing.
 Once you’re in, lock the doors and start driving. If a suspicious car is parked on the driver’s side of your car, get in on the passenger’s side instead.

9. Don’t Let Them Relocate You

Do whatever you possibly can to prevent from getting taken to another location. Predators want to get you away from people and move you to an area where they’re less likely to get caught.

Even if someone threatens to kill you if you run or scream – do it anyway. The predator probably won’t attack you with several witnesses around. Why? Because his plan was to have a quiet, uninterrupted assault, not to be arrested.
 
If he points a gun at you, run in a zigzag pattern.

In the unlikely situation that he does shoot, the chances of you being hit are slim. Plus, the chances of being hit in a vital organ are even slimmer.

Research has shown that if someone intends to move you to another area, then they also intend to kill you. 

10. PEPPER SPRAY IS NOT YOUR SECRET WEAPON

Pepper spray, like other self-defense aids, can be a useful tool. However, it is important to understand that there can be significant drawbacks to its use. For example, did you know that it doesn’t work on everyone? Surprisingly, 15-20% of people will not be incapacitated even by a full-face spray.

Also, if you’re carrying it in your purse, you will only waste time and alert the attacker to your intentions while you fumble for it. Never depend on any self-defense tool or weapon to stop an attacker. Trust your body and your wits, which you can always depend on in the event of an attack.

11. SAFEGUARD AGAINST HOME INVASIONS.

This crime is on the rise. The primary way to prevent a home invasion is simply to never, ever open your door unless you either are certain you know who’s on the other side or can verify that they have a legitimate reason for being there (dressing up as a repair person or even police officer is one trick criminals use). In the event that an intruder breaks in while you’re home, you should have a safe room in your house to which you can retreat. Your safe room should be equipped with a strong door, deadbolt lock, phone (preferably cell phone), and a can of pepper spray or fire extinguisher.

12. Stay Safe Online

Some people post everything online – from what they ate for lunch to what they’re doing this weekend.
 Keep your personal information personal.
 Don’t give someone (and millions of other people) access to your schedule by posting anything and everything you’re doing.
 Always think twice.

13. Ping Your Location

Smartphones are not only a great tool for taking photos, sending messages, and sharing news, but they can also be lifesavers. Most smartphones have a great emergency feature that allows users to ping their location to anyone in their contact list. This feature is easy to setup and will draw attention to the user should they find themselves in an unsafe situation.

Reference : endthrive.com

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