Women are disproportionately the victims of gender-based violence not just in the United States, but across the world. At Greylake Training Solutions, we believe that women have a right to feel safe in their day-to-day lives, and this info provides four easy-to-implement tips that you can use to develop a safe mindset and increase your confidence--wherever you go.
Our Women’s Safety Awareness Program goes into more detail, giving you many other valuable techniques to help women become more informed and self-assured. It’s also great for men to better understand the threats against women and gives pointers on how to advocate for women’s safety. Learn more about the program and how it could benefit you today.
Project Confidence in Public
Projecting self-confidence is a cornerstone of safety, even if you aren’t feeling confident in the moment. Think about it — if you put yourself in a criminal’s shoes and had to pick a target, would you pick someone who looks vulnerable or self-assured? Holding your head high, putting your shoulders back, and minimizing distractions like your phone can all make you appear more confident and less unguarded.
Trust Your Intuition
Have you ever felt that a person or situation was just “off,” even if you couldn’t put your finger on a reason why? This is your intuition talking, and becoming more attuned to your intuition is one of the best things you can do to keep yourself safe. Your intuition is informed by your past experiences and the typical behaviors you can expect to see in a given situation, also known as a baseline. Behaviors that aren’t typical relative to a baseline are potentially a cause for concern or action, depending on how many atypical behaviors you notice.
Be Prepared
Preparation is both physical and mental. Being physically prepared means that you have your emergency contacts readily available and understand where you’re currently located in relation to where you’re going. Being mentally prepared means that you’ve thought through your action plan, are vigilantly assessing your surroundings, and feel confident in your ability to respond to a threat if necessary.
Feel Confident in Deciding to Act
Whether it’s removing yourself from a situation and calling an emergency contact, verbally deterring someone who’s harassing you, or physically defending yourself from an attacker, acting from a place of confidence is the key to survival. Self-defense tactics and self-confidence aren’t second nature to most people, so practice defending yourself and building confidence in your ability to handle various situations.
Learn How to Keep Yourself Safe!
If you’re interested in learning more about how to practice a safe mindset, contact Greylake Training Solutions to learn more about our in-depth training course. We’ve built a wealth of resources designed to help women feel more aware, confident, and informed.
