The top 10 safety tips – Number two

2) Personal attack alarm:

 

Buy one and if possible go on a course and learn how to use it.

 

There’s no point having one if it’s kept at the bottom of your handbag and you have to search to locate it. It’s not going to stop you being attacked but it can help to disorientate or distract your assailant buying you those precious seconds to get to a place of safety.

 

Once it goes off don’t think that anyone will to help you, most people just don’t do that but the sound of the alarm going off will serve a double purpose.

 

One, As stated previously, it will deter or distract your assailant, two, it will also generate a terrific noise so that even if no one comes to your aid at least you’ve created a “stage” for yourself and people will look so you won’t feel as alone.

Top 10 Safety Tips – Number One

1) Body Language:

55% of any message we give out is “unconscious” and we are constantly giving out these signals on a regular and daily basis and other people are “reading” our body language all the time. If you constantly walk around in a “slouched”  position, head low and generally not paying much attention to your surroundings, what kind of signal do you think you’re sending out?

 

That’s right, “come and get me” I know that sounds harsh but is fact, if you’re walking down the street oblivious to everything apart from your mobile telephone or busy texting as you’re walking along you’re a target.

 

Try to be aware at all times, stand erect, walk straight, don’t necessarily look people straight in the eyes but let them know that you know that they are there.

 

Try not to take isolated shortcuts no matter how tempting across waste ground, dark alleys or parks and try to stay in public view.

 

PAY ATTENTION!