{"id":1749,"date":"2022-08-22T20:25:08","date_gmt":"2022-08-22T20:25:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/absolutebailbonds.com\/locations\/?p=1749"},"modified":"2022-08-22T20:25:08","modified_gmt":"2022-08-22T20:25:08","slug":"learning-how-to-be-aware-of-your-surroundings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/absolutebailbonds.com\/locations\/learning-how-to-be-aware-of-your-surroundings\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning How to Be Aware of Your Surroundings"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this day and age, you can\u2019t afford to not be aware of your surroundings. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re strolling around the block near your home or walking across a busy parking lot after getting groceries, you must be aware of your surroundings.<\/p>\n

The world has become a dangerous place. Not only do you have to worry about muggers and careless people, but horror stories about people being snatched from relatively busy places and becoming a part of human trafficking<\/em> are also becoming increasingly common. Things go wrong so fast that all it takes is one moment of inattention for you to get into trouble.<\/p>\n

Yes, many of these crimes are completely random incidents but that doesn\u2019t mean that victims were picked at random. What often happens is that the person who commits the crime notices someone who simply isn\u2019t paying attention to their surroundings. The person\u2019s lack of attention makes them the perfect victim.<\/p>\n

What does this mean to you? It means that the better you get at recognizing your surroundings, the less likely you\u2019ll be victimized.<\/p>\n

Eliminate Distractions<\/strong><\/p>\n

A distracted person is far more likely to attract trouble than someone who is paying attention. And do you know what the number one distraction is? Your cell phone. Instead of scrolling through social media<\/a> or answering your emails keep your phone tucked into your pocket until you are safely indoors or locked in your car.<\/p>\n

Conversely, if you do sense trouble. It\u2019s not a bad idea to be talking on your phone. In a loud voice, let the person you\u2019re speaking to know what is happening, your exact location, and a description of the person who has triggered your concern. Simply hearing you provide this information is enough to make a potential assailant dismiss you as a victim.<\/p>\n

Be Alert<\/strong><\/p>\n

When you\u2019re walking by yourself, be alert. Keep your head up and your eyes moving. Make sure you\u2019re looking all around you. Keep your head on a swivel. This alertness not only makes you unattractive to an assailant but also gives you time to prepare if you do see someone approaching you.<\/p>\n

Have an Escape Route in Mind<\/strong><\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re simply out for a stroll or in a parking lot, don\u2019t let yourself be boxed in anywhere. Always pay attention to your surroundings and know how you would get away if someone suddenly started approaching you in a sinister manner. <\/p>\n

Be Prepared to Get Help<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is nothing wrong or shameful about going into a store and asking someone to walk you to your car. This is a far better plan than trying to be brave and potentially getting hurt. <\/p>\n

Learning how to pay attention and to always be aware of your surroundings takes time and practice. The good news is that once you force yourself to become more aware of your surroundings and the potential dangers, it will quickly become a habit. A habit that will go a long way towards keeping you safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In this day and age, you can\u2019t afford to not be aware of your surroundings. It doesn\u2019t matter if you\u2019re strolling around the block near your home or walking across a busy parking lot after getting groceries, you must be aware of your surroundings. The world has become a dangerous place. Not only do you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1750,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,33,39,38,46],"tags":[1241,1242,1244,1243,1245],"class_list":["post-1749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bakersfield-ca","category-fresno-ca","category-martinez-ca","category-modesto-ca","category-visalia-ca","tag-be-aware-of-your-surroundings","tag-becoming-more-aware","tag-personal-safety-tips","tag-practice-situational-awareness","tag-watch-your-surroundings"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t