The news reports on increased abductions and attacks couldn’t get any scarier. While it’s difficult to hear and you may be tempted to just let it go in one ear and out the other, DON’T. It’s important to be able to protect yourself and these safety tips could really save your life one day. Here are ten helpful self defense tips to keep in mind for your next solo outing.
10 Helpful Self Defense Tips for Women: They Could Save Your Life
- Use your elbows and knees on your attackers. Taking your thumbs to their eyes is also a good self-defense
- If you are abducted and placed in the trunk of a car, kick out the tail lights and stick your arm out to wave at the car
- If they are demanding your wallet, throw it far away and run in the opposite direction
- If someone pulls a gun on you, run in zig zags away from your attacker
- Always check the backseat when you get into your car, especially at night.
- Don’t stop for every stranger that needs your help. It’s hard to not be sympathetic, but in a vacant area or at night, it is better to be safe than sorry
- Don’t spend extra time in your car while in the parking lot on your cell phone, eating, etc. with the doors unlocked. That gives a predator time to get in the car after you
- Scope out the nearest elevators instead of taking the stairs
- If someone grabs you from behind, step on his foot with your heel and run
- If you hear something suspicious outside your home, call the police. Don’t investigate yourself!
I hope you never have to use these self defense tips for women, but it’s better to be aware! Please share them with your networks and stay safe! xo
