It’s time to take the steps to keep yourself safe. With the economy on the way down. Police resources are getting smaller and smaller. That means less protection for all of us. But if we be proactive we can live much safer lives.
When it comes to personal safety it . Knowing your surroundings and being aware of potential dangers is the first to do to become more aware of your self defense . Avoiding and distancing yourself from circumstances that could be trouble are your responsibility.
One way to do this is image what is called your safety boundary . The safety boundary is pretend circle that starts where you stand out to about 10 feet or so . If you are conscious of what is coming towards your boundary you have a much greater chance of avoiding danger . If you were alone and someone you don’t know enters your boundary , you need to do what you can to get some distance from the unknown person . If that stranger wants to attack you . If you keep them outside that boundary of safety than the stranger will not be in reach to grab or touch you.
Here are a few things to keep in mind
If possible avoid walking alone. As an example if you have to walk to the store it would be wise to ask a friend to accompany you .
Always attempt to be in a group, or try to be in public areas where there are lots of people around .
If you have to walk in the evening only walk where there are overhead lights .
Be aware of potential hiding places for dangerous strangers. This could be in alleys, by dumpsters, behind phone booths, ect. .
As you approach these potential hazardous areas make your boundary of safety a little bigger.
On top of using the boundary of safety you should think about getting yourself a self defense products, there are lots of choice and it will help strengthen your personal self defense plan. You can even get pepper spray that looks like other things, like lipstick pepper spray
You should really take this advice to heart. Most people don’t think anything bad will ever happen to them. But you know what? I will bet you almost every victim of a random crime on the street was thinking the same thing. There is a reason why they are “random” crimes, you never know when they will strike, so take the steps to keep yourself safe.
