9 Useful Tips That Can One Day Save Your Life

If you're someone who always carries a pair of keys, it's good to know how useful they can be in case you find yourself in dangerous situations such as an assault or attempted sexual assault. There is an old self-defense tip circulating on the Internet, which recommends placing the keys between your hands as claws to attack, but it is not the safest way to defend yourself because it would take a long time to place them and you can hurt your hand. The image shows the correct way to use the keys, as if they were a bladed weapon.

It used to be customary to take pictures of the car's taxi number or license plates and talk on the phone with someone you trust during the trip to maximize safety when using a transportation service, but the technology of services such as Uber or Lyft now give us the option of knowing all the driver's data. the route and the vehicle before boarding it. If you have the opportunity to use these safe taxi options, take advantage of it and remember that your peace of mind comes first.

Have you heard about Lyme disease? It puts the functioning of several organs in the body at risk, and ticks carry the bacteria that produce it. It is a very common infection in our continent or in Europe and Asia, so you must be alert to the presence of these bugs in your home, as they are capable of filtering anywhere and making their nest. If you've already been bitten by one, you should grasp its head with tweezers and unscrew it like a screw. See your doctor right away to rule out an infection.

If someone mysterious tells you they "won't hurt you," start to worry. Why would someone who doesn't intend to do something to you say something like that? Those nervous promises that people make out of nowhere, without you having asked for explanations, are most alarming. Therefore, we suggest that you step aside and try to call someone who can help you as soon as possible.

You never know when you're going to need to use a pay phone or take an emergency taxi, and if you don't have your wallet handy, you'll need some cash to get you out of trouble. That's why we recommend always carrying a note hidden in your phone case, so you can use it in urgent situations.

It has been proven that when a mishap occurs in the middle of a crowd, people are paralyzed, waiting for someone else to help the person in need. Therefore, when something happens to you or the person you are with, ask for help from a specific person so that they come as soon as possible and do not trigger the responsibility towards everyone present.

The first thing you need to do if you find yourself inside a sinking car is to try to open the window to get out immediately. But it is likely that the water pressure will prevent the glass from going down, so we recommend that you always carry something solid and strong inside the car to be able to break it and get out as soon as possible.

If your gait is too static, and most of the time you keep your hands in your pockets, we have bad news for you. This is a terrible way to walk, because the nature of your body requires balancing with the swing of your hands, especially if you are going up or down some stairs, if you stumble and your hands are stuck in the pockets of your pants, they will not be able to come out to defend you from the encounter with the ground.

There are situations where you are completely alone with someone who looks suspicious, and you prefer to fight your fear in order not to appear rude. It's terrible that we judge people by how they look, but when it comes to looking out for your safety, you don't have to care so much about societal norms of kindness and conviviality. If you're distrusted, trust your instincts and walk away, no matter how rude you seem.