It keeps coming into my consciousness that I should do a post about self-defense. What really propelled me was an episode from Oprah’s Lifeclass and more recently a few stories from the news and America’s Most Wanted. Now, I hardly ever watch the news or crime shows because I am a sensitive soul so hearing all that stuff is emotionally draining for me. There is no need to go into statistics, this is a place for positivity, but I will say that we all should strive to remove fear from our lives on every level and being prepared to protect ourselves is something we all should be able to do. Just as we learn to cross streets as to not be hit by cars, we should have this same approach when it comes to protecting our personal space, our families and our possessions. If this post just helps one person then it will be well worth it.

Here are some self-defense tips that you should act on right away!

• Get pepper spray, mace, personal alarm or whistle and carry it with you at all times. Every woman should have these items.
• If tasers and stun guns are legal in your state, get one or some. Find out the legalities for your state by clicking here.
• Take a self-defense class (like Krav Maga).
• Watch YouTube videos on basic self-defense techniques and learn to master the moves.
• Try not to go anywhere alone at night especially not an ATM and if you’re alone, be sure to carry your mace, stun gun or taser.
• If you’re running/jogging alone in a remote area or when no one is around, always have protection in hand and don’t wear headphones!
• If you’re not opposed to firearms and you’re prepared to use one if needed, go to the shooting range and take a class.
• Don’t be nice or cute if you ever feel uncomfortable in any situation, get out or away as fast as you can. If you feel threatened, it is your right and your duty to defend yourself to the best of your abilities.
• Trust your instincts.
• Always be conscious of your surroundings.

Do it today! There are some really cute products on Amazon including the pink mace gun in the post. Here’s a link to some of the chichest self-defense products on Amazon. All the stuff is really affordable considering the peace of mind that you will have once you are fully prepared to protect yourself under any circumstance.