As a self defense instructor, I teach women the importance of remaining alert, aware of her surroundings at all times. We learn to trust our intuition and to live peacefully, while preparing to be our own line of defense. As International Women’s Day arrives may we accept the challenge to be alert. Alert to and […]
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Unexpressed pain leads to hopelessness. Writing, provides a means for me to express my pain, to sort the mess out and start letting it go. Our feelings need to be expressed, they are energy in motion. If we repress, ignore or deny our feelings they don’t go away. Instead they fester and come out deeper, […]
Read MoreAs I am sitting here preparing for my next speaking event, the WGLA Leadership in Excellence Annual Conference, I started considering savvy safety for travel. One thought led to another and since Spring Break is just around the corner, it seems like an appropriate time to share Savvy Travel Tips. Let me know how these […]
Read MoreWhat to do if you are home during a break in…. No one wants to consider this real possiblity. Yet, having a safety plan can really make a difference and help you and your loved ones survive. Before a Break In: Make a plan. Call a family meeting. Is everyone ambulatory? If not, […]
Read MoreStrangulation is a serious and debilitating action. It is imperative you know how to counter it immediately and do so. You can pass out within seconds and die within minutes. Time IS of the essence. Don’t count on begging or pleading. Be prepared. YWCA has an informative blog post on this topic. Read it here: Strangulation. […]
Read MoreSITUATIONAL AWARENESS, the practice of remaining alert in the present moment and aware of the reality of the present situation. If your reality changes and becomes dangerous, you are better able to handle and mitigate the threat, getting yourself to safety. Respect and listen to, act on your intuition. Rate your level of situational awareness […]
Read MoreThe month of Love… Last year I wrote about Love and 50 Shades of Grey. You can read it here: 50 Shades… My views haven’t changed; coersion, stalking, and/or controlling another person is NOT love; not in teen relationships, not in adult relationships, not in heterosexual relationships, not in homosexual relationships. NOT EVER! February is also […]
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