Women's Safety Information

Most women lead very different lives from men. While the world can be a dangerous place for both genders, women have to be on guard against ruthless predators who would prey on them simply because they are women. Women are often portrayed as weak and unable to defense themselves. But they do not have to be easy victims. In fact, they do not have to be victims at all. If you are a woman, there are feasible ways to avoid unsafe situations by simply following a few basic safety precautions. These are behaviors that you should avoid in order to stay out of harm’s way.

Too Dependent on Men

Women often underestimate their internal and external strength. They think they can just depend solely on men to protect them from harm and danger. Luckily, women are moving away from this primitive mindset and begin to realize their own strength to protect themselves. They do not have to rely on another person. They are strong enough, quick enough, and smart enough to get themselves out of trouble and even gain the upper hand in difficult circumstances.

Inattentive or Inferior Body Language

While this is a big no-no for the job interview, it is also one that all women should work on to avoid in everyday life. Attackers usually prey on victims of opportunity, and they can pick up such signals like poor body language and insecurity. They understand that women who hold themselves with little confidence are likely to be easy victims. They look for women with low confident to be their victims.

Bad Locations and Poor Timing

There are certain places that a woman should avoid, especially during certain times of the day. Avoid potentially dangerous situations unless it is an emergency is the best way for a woman to protect herself from harm of any kind. That might mean taking the elevator instead of the stairs or catching a ride with a friend instead of walking home late at night. Whatever you have to do to stay safe is worth the trouble because you are worth the effort.

If you are tired of living in fear and you no longer want to feel like a victim, these are some of the situations you should avoid. With better common sense and awareness, women can put themselves in position of strength instead of disadvantages. Take charge of your life and enjoy your independence from fear and being victimized.



By: Darren W Chow

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Fellow women, listen up!

We know that everyone needs safety right? Women are often the ones who promote safety at work, at home and with friends. Teens and kids don’t always know they need safety measures and men feel safer than we usually do because of their gender. The truth is, attackers and victims are both male and female.

We can all be approximately 95% safer from creeps and criminals just by learning these Top 5 Women’s Personal Safety Secrets. How? Prevention is 90% awareness. So if you know the five secrets, you can’t help but be at least 5% safer!

The 3 main reasons you haven not heard “The Secrets” before:

The secrets are simple and we tend to make things much more complicated than they need to be – When everyone learns how simple personal safety is, there will be far fewer victims. Most people avoid the topic of personal safety due to fear of acknowledging their vulnerability to crime – Burying our heads in the sand and hoping the subject of crime disappears makes us more likely targets of attackers. The focus of most safety information is negative, random safety tips and ineffective self-defense techniques – Safety must be taught in the positive what to do manner!
Top 5 Women’s Personal Safety Secrets (to share with loved ones)

Understand the “attacker” mindset – The key to knowing where someone is going is to know where they are coming from. Confident body language – Speaking this language can save your life. Your voice is your #1 weapon – Knowing the power in your own voice and how to use it effectively is vital to preventing yourself from becoming a victim. Establish and enforce personal boundaries – Knowing what is acceptable and unacceptable to you before something happens allows you to protect your personal space. Trust your gut feelings above all else – The job of these survival instincts is to keep you alive.

As you can see, each of these five personal safety secrets is very important and may, individually, repel attackers. However, putting them all together and practicing them into habits can provide you with a tremendous amount of safety, peace of mind and empowerment in your daily life.



By: Kelly Rudolph

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The word yoga is a Sanskrit term which can be translated as “union” or “unitized discipline”. It refers to the process of unification and change in self esteem. Initially yoga was a thing of the east mostly related to India as it was a part of their religious rituals and activities. Today it is used all over the world to attain peace of mind and a healthy body. One of the key reasons of yoga popularity is the ease of practicing without equipment requirements. It is a practice mastered through the yogis own mental and physical strengths.

The fast paced American life style does not allow people to take time out of their work schedules and relax their bodies and minds. This race to get ahead leaves people physically restless and mentally exhausted. Constant stress leads to many medical and psychological problems in society. Although technology has given many time saving solutions for daily activities and chores, at the same time these changes have also impacted their lives in a negative way. People want to take time out of their busy work lives and focus on themselves in order to eliminate factors that are burning them out. Yoga is the answer to their problems which gives serenity of mind along with a healthy body. It doesn’t take up much time as it can be adjusted according to one’s life style and schedule. It is more popular in females as they tend to be extra conscious about their bodies as compared to men. However with the passage of time, men are also beginning to discover the joys of regular yoga practice.

There are various reasons of yoga popularity in America. This is due to the fact that the American society as a whole is facing various crises in their lives. These problems are not for any particular class or mindset; it exists on all levels of society, so Americans turn to various alternatives to rid themselves of these issues. The following scenarios in particular lead people to seek yoga for gaining peace and tranquility of mind and body:

Individuals who don’t find their work satisfying or meaningful according to their level of qualification or experience People who are on a quest to discover their inner spirituality through engaging in new activities. Health conscious Americans trying to burn extra calories as well as refreshing their senses on all levels of life. Individuals impacted by the economic conditions and undergoing stressful and traumatic periods in their lives.

In addition the younger generation chooses to practice yoga, as it is widely popular among celebrities, and once they start regular yoga sessions, they like the effects it has on them, turning them into avid fans of yoga!

The most popular type of yoga among Americans is Hatha and it is widely practiced. It has about 200 body postures and it can be varied in 100 ways based on the individual’s needs. Hatha focuses on physical health and mental wellbeing and includes a combination of various poses, breathing techniques and meditation. Yoga improves blood circulation and increases flexibility in turn achieving a healthy brain and a well toned and trimmed body for the American yogi.

By: Amna Babar

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“To avoid something, we must learn what attracts it in order to know how to repel it.”

As women, we tend to be more nurturing by nature. We want to help people and we want to think the best of everyone. But it is imperative to determine who is safe and who is not very quickly to stay safe in today’s society. I’ve simplified one of the most vital and misunderstood aspects of personal safety for women, kids, teens and men.

The Definition Of “Attacker”

Someone who preys on others, verbally, mentally, emotionally or physically. So an attacker can be male or female, a 4-year-old bully in preschool, a verbally abusive teen, a physically abusive neighbor, a spouse who withholds affection or money, a condescending boss, a rapist, a murderer, etc.
Characteristics Of The Attacker Mindset

low self-esteem insecurities feel out of control choose to control someone else to feel powerful again
You may have noticed a few things in reading the list

we all have those characteristics on occasion that “attacker” is a mindset rather than a certain type of person the attack is all about the attacker and the “power fix” they seek, not about the victim

Understand that an attack is not personal. Whether the attacker is male or female, teen or kid, man or woman, the victim is just the quickest way for the attacker to get a power fix. If the attacker is known to the victim, the attack is easier because the attacker already knows which mental and emotional “buttons” to push.

The easiest way to illustrate the attacker mindset is to revisit a time when we were in it. If you are like me, you probably called someone a name or shoved you’re little brother or sister at some point in your life. Let’s revisit that…

Our Mindset At The Time

We were feeling insecure about something; we didn’t feel great about ourselves at the moment (low self-esteem) and we didn’t feel in control of the situation or our life at the time.

The Power Fix

Calling someone a name or shoving someone gave us a feeling of power because although we felt out of control of our own life, we could influence someone else’s.

It’s that simple.

Obviously, many attacks are more violent and deadly than name-calling and shoving but the mindset is the same and so is the goal.

Realizing this provides two benefits

It helps us to identify the attacker mindset in ourselves and others before violence escalates – Identifying the attacker mindset in ourselves will help us better understand not only how simple it is to slip in and out of but how often we actually do it. It helps us to realize that attacks are not personal – Realizing that even if an attack is perpetrated by someone we know, it is still all about the attacker’s desire for a power fix (not about us) is beneficial in the healing process as well as the physical self-defense process.

The number of attackers may continue to increase but we have control over decreasing the number of victims by showing those who prey on others that their behavior and the excuses they make for it will no longer be tolerated.

Women are usually more interested in safety than men, teens or kids and keeping loved ones safe is of the utmost importance. Men are, of course, concerned with the safety of their loved ones but they have a different perspective.

As women, we may feel unsafe in a parking lot and night. We probably are unsafe in a parking lot at night just based on gender alone; being seen as the weaker sex by cowardly attackers who want to dominate someone. Men, on the other hand, are statistically safer in a parking lot at night for the same reason. Most men rarely feel unsafe. They are safer in the same exact situation that a woman might be unsafe.

This is one of the main reasons that although my safety information is meant for everyone, I find women to be most receptive.

By: Kelly Rudolph

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Ladies, you don’t need a martial arts black belt to