Living alone can be an exciting experience to get to explore yourself and a new path in which you have taken. It is important that you take certain precautions and more informed decisions. These tips are general guidelines, that will help you feel sad and secure in your environment.
- Safety First: Make sure to choose your safety by getting or investing in good locks, and a security system, always make sure your doors and windows are secured.
- Be observant: Try to have a good relationship with your neighbours to provide an extra layer of security and support. In case of any suspicious activities when you’re away they can keep eyes on your property.
- Trust Your intuition: Listen to your gut feelings and intuition. If something or someone feels off, trust your instincts and take the necessary precautions.
- Remain private: Be extremely careful of what you reveal on social media because there are so many weirdos out there looking for their next prey.
- Emergency ready: prepare yourself for any case of emergencies, you have to get familiar with the nearest hospitals, and police stations, and have emergency contact numbers readily available.
- Self-Defense: Consider taking self-defence classes to empower yourself and learn techniques to protect yourself if needed.
- Stay Connected: Tell people your whereabouts and how long you’re staying at a particular location.