Self Defense starts with Self Esteem

Posted: Sunday, April 11th, 2010 at 7:23 am

When most people think about self defense they usually picture a physical altercation with lots of punching and kicking. But it’s the moments before that conflict that may be the most important. Self Defense experts will tell you that some of the key components to protecting yourself are awareness and reaction. A sense of danger and fear is a good thing. But far too often, we won’t listen to that little voice inside our heads that tell us something is wrong. We dismiss it with explanations of, ‘I’m just being paranoid.’ Ignoring clear signs that another person may be a potential threat by calling too much or using possessive language too soon in a relationship, trying to get you alone when you have just first met them, or offering you assistance even after you have declined it can all be indications that something may not be right. You need to be clear about your boundaries. Not letting someone else’s objectives override our own personal safety starts with the belief that our own senses and insight determine your decisions. Listening to that voice inside your head or that ‘gut-feeling’ that is telling you something is wrong or unsafe should be acting upon. Believing in your own observations and giving them credibility starts with self-respect and that your feelings are valuable. Self-esteem is having a good feeling about ones self. And having that belief is where self defense starts. Whether that is walking away from a dangerous situation, ending a particular relationship or fighting back a physical attack it all starts with the thought that you are worth defending. Your feelings, thoughts and decisions need to be honored and respected first by yourself and then by others. Good self-esteem makes us more aware of what is best for us and makes us quicker to react in our own self-defense.

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