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5 Self Defense Strategies Every Woman Should Know

Self defense isn’t karate or martial arts, it’s the simple art of defending yourself. You don’t have to learn a high kick or an eagle claw to do that. All you have to do is know your strengths and weaknesses, make precise movements and be alert, at all times. If you’re one who’s expecting us to give you tips on how to rip out an attacker’s heart or intestines, how to crush every bone in their body, you’re in the wrong place. Our job here is to tell you exactly what will work for you in a vulnerable situation, and how you must react without harming yourself. 

Trust Your Instincts

Trust Your Instincts

Nothing, we mean absolutely nothing, is louder than a woman’s instinct. If you have a bad feeling, it’s probably not paranoia. And even if it is, putting some distance or finding shelter in a crowded place for the time being will not do you any harm. But never disregard your instinct. Most women who join self defense courses do so after they’ve been attacked or witnessed someone be attacked around them. And every time you’ll hear the woman go, ‘I had a bad feeling’. Listen to the voice that’s in your head and don’t delay your response just because you don’t want to act/ sound crazy because crazy is better than being assaulted, any day. 

Practice Target Denials

Self defense isn’t about fighting your opponent when they attack you. More often than not, it is about avoiding your targeting from getting to you. If you ever find yourself in close proximity with another person who seems pervasive, or gives you the creeps, it is best to put some distance between the two of you. This could mean walking over to the other side of the road, finding a group of people to stand with, or simply enter any cafe or restaurant that you find nearby. If you’re in a building waiting for the elevator when a presence disturbs you, do not get on the elevator. Do not take the fire escape. Wait for the next elevator, this will not only save you from getting into a compact space with the person but also clarify your doubts about them. You can also contact the building’s private security London to escort you to your house if you still do not feel safe. 

Be Confident

Be Confident

Even when you aren’t, even when you’re shaking on the inside, don’t let your attacker know they’ve got some kind of control over you. But this does not mean that you must exude overconfidence or provoke them with your words or actions. Instead, be a target they do not want to pursue. It is usually the meek, easily frightened and fumbling women that attackers target. When you’re out, ensure that you walk confidently and are aware of your surroundings at all times. 

Maintain a Non-Confrontational Stance

You’re not equipped to be in a fight, nor can you win one if your opponent is bigger and stronger. Then how do you defend yourself? With the element of surprise. If you assume any fighting stance, your attacker will be more persuaded to attack you in a fight you cannot win. Instead, stay composed, assume a relaxed stance with your hands up and open that might make your attacker feel like you’re going to fight back. This is when poking your fingers directly into his eyes or nose can give you the right opportunity to get out of there. Run, do not look back. 

Opt for Simple Techniques

Opt for Simple Techniques

You do not want to fly and kick your attacker. You do not want to beat him till he bleeds. What you want is to get out of the situation with minimal damage to you. This is why following through with any martial art moves will not work in this scenario. Instead, it is crucial to keep your movements small but effective. One such move can be striking the nose of your opponent with the heel-palm of your hand. This won’t hurt your hand but will definitely break his nose or make it bleed if done with the right force. You can also strike two fingers right into his eyes or drive your knee right into their groin. 

Apart from these, staying vigilant, and keeping a safe distance from creeps is extremely important. 

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How to Have a Slow Morning Routine Even if You Don’t Have Time?

We all have been made familiar with the importance of morning routines over and over again. But what if we don’t have enough time in the morning and even an hour seems less at times? 

Not everyone can push their waking up time by an hour or so and it is totally acceptable. Having a good quality, 8 hour sleep is more important than trying to recreate some fancy morning routine.

However, this does not mean waking up 15 minutes before you are supposed to start working is acceptable.

Even if you have just 30 minutes you can have a slow yet productive morning routine. No running around.

Have an Evening Routine

Have an Evening Routine

Well, it is a no brainer. If you don’t have time in the morning you need to start from the night before. Select what you would like to wear, eat, pack for lunch a day prior. This way you can cut the time you waste in deciding what to wear and avoid skipping breakfast. If possible, make your lunch and breakfast a day prior as well. You can go with overnight oats, parfaits, cold salad, and wraps.

Combine Your Silent Time With Your Washroom Time

I don’t think morning routine articles on the internet include the very obvious washroom time. You can use this time to multitask. While you are in the washroom, doing your business, you can sit in silence and meditate simultaneously. Instead of going through social media or playing music, try to sit in silence with your eyes closed while taking the dump or showering. While brushing your teeth, look in the mirror and silently recite your affirmations to yourself. There you go, you have started your day with meditation.

Eat While Your Coffee Is Brewing

Eat While Your Coffee Is Brewing

If you love your morning coffee as much as I do, you will probably like the idea of having it first thing in the morning. It’s bliss, I know but it is bad as well. So, while your coffee is brewing or your kettle is boiling the water for you, have your breakfast. There’s no point standing and waiting for the water to boil or coffee to brew, you can invest this time in doing something else.

Your Coffee Is Hot, Don’t Blow, Write

Instead of trying to get your coffee to the desired temperature, you can write in your journal. Instead of filling in the pages, just make some pointers of whatever you want to write. 3 things you are grateful for, 3 things that you did yesterday for yourself and 3 things you plan to do today. Make small points and you are done. If your coffee is still hot, you can read something or make your bed.

Get Ready

Get Ready

Again, when getting ready you can silently meditate and connect with your thoughts. Breathe and relax while changing your outfit, doing your skincare or makeup and maybe smile for no reason. This way you will meditate again and probably calm yourself down in case you start feeling anxious. Use this time to plan your day as well. In your head, think what all you need to get done by the end of the day and what are the tasks that you need to prioritize. Make a structure of the day in your head and now tell yourself that you can do this easily.

It’s Time to Leave, No?

We are done, right? It’s time to leave for the office, isn’t it? Or do you still have some time? Well, if you do have some more time, consider writing down the structure of the day you just created or maybe go through your emails. If not that, take a look around yourself and see if there is something that needs to be done. Is your bed made? Are your clothes in the laundry basket? Are the dishes stacked in the dishwasher already? Is the coffee table clean? Anything that needs to be done should be done at this point. And if there is something that will probably take longer than just a few minutes make a note of them and make sure you do it as soon as you are back home. For instance, if there is a plumbing issue, make a note that you need to book an emergency plumber in Milton Keynes while coming back from the office and get everything repaired by the evening. This way you will again be stress free in the morning.

That’s it, you are done for the morning! Have a great day.