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Post by woodyz on Aug 22, 2016 8:26:01 GMT -7
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Post by woodyz on Aug 22, 2016 8:27:48 GMT -7
4 Steps To Situational Awareness Situational Awareness is being aware of your surroundings – knowing what’s going on around you – and identifying potential threats, criminal behavior, and dangerous situations. I once read the statement, “Situational awareness is more of a mindset than a skill”, and I couldn’t agree more. It can be practiced by ANYONE with the will and the discipline to do so. If you are one of those who would like to become more situation-aware, here are four steps to get you there: Recognize That Threats ExistAt the very core is accepting and recognizing that threats really do exist – and they may exist within your proximity during your day-to-day travels. Unfortunately many are afflicted with normalcy bias and have little consideration for their own security while living in their cocoon of perceived safety. What they don’t know is that it (their perception of security) is a very thin veneer. A false sense of security can be deadly… Take Responsibility For Your Own SecurityGovernment, the police, are not everywhere (yet 😉 ) and YOU are the first line of responsibility. Remember this, “When seconds count, the police are just minutes away”. You need to look out for yourself, and not succumb to a mindset that someone else will be there to protect you. Trust Your Gut Or IntuitionYou know that ‘voice’ of intuition in the back of your head? You probably should not ignore it. Apparently many victims who experienced feelings of danger prior to an incident – chose to ignore them (and therefore became victims). Your semi-subconscious mind, coupled with your senses, have a way of alerting you to potential danger – if only you ‘listen’ to it. Conscious Effort To Practice Situational AwarenessThe final step is to actually do it. Discipline yourself to consciously practice situational awareness. Pay attention to what’s happening around you, your gut feelings, and to stay ‘in the yellow’ (relaxed alert). Practice being alert (of your surroundings), even while you’re distracted or busy (when many times even hostile activity can go unnoticed). modernsurvivalblog.com/security/4-steps-to-situational-awareness/#more-41967
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