Living alone can be a scary prospect. It’s easy to feel like you’re all alone, especially in the dark of the night when everything is quiet around you. The truth is that there are many things you can do to keep yourself safe and prevent panic attacks from happening when you’re home by yourself. While it may seem like a lot of trouble at first, once these measures become habits, they’ll feel like second nature—and then you’ll know that no matter what happens in life, at least some part of your day will be secure and calm.
There are a lot of things you can do to make your home feel safer and more secure when you’re alone. Some of these things are simple and cost nothing, while others may require a bit more effort or money. No matter what, though, it’s important that you take every measure possible to ensure that you’re always safe—even if it means putting in some extra time and energy.
Eliminate your fear.
- Learn to be comfortable with your own company.
This is the first, and most basic step toward feeling safe. When you’re alone, it’s easy to feel like there’s no one there for you—but that’s not true! Even if it feels like there’s no one else in the world besides you, know that you have someone: yourself! That being said, being comfortable with your own company can take some time; so if this isn’t yet possible for you, try getting out more often or joining a social group (such as a book club or a sports league). This will help build up an immunity against loneliness over time.
Have security measures in place.
- A security system is the most obvious way to make yourself feel safer at home. If you are renting, your landlord may not allow a security system, but if you are buying a house or live in an area where it is possible to have one installed, talk to your local police department about getting one.
- Security cameras can also help with feeling safe in your home. You can purchase these as standalone devices or use them along with other devices like smart lights and doorbells; they come in all shapes and sizes so that they fit your needs perfectly.
- Motion sensors will automatically turn on lights when someone enters a room without even having to touch anything! This makes it easy for people who do not want complex technology but still want some form of protection against intruders coming into their homes at night time!
Build a community for safety.
To build a community for safety, you should:
- Make friends. Join a local club or team to meet new people and make your home feel more welcoming. You could join a church group, sports team, knitting club or book group for example.
- Join clubs where other people will be present. If you’re going to join something like a gym or book club that might have some isolated moments when no one else is around (or if it’s just awkward), then choose something with more social interaction so that there are always other people around when you go there (like joining an actual sports team). It may feel safer in those situations because there are always others around who can help keep an eye on things for you if anything goes wrong at home while they’re not around; otherwise it’s just too easy for someone without access to outside help (like police)to break in and hurt them accidentally while they sleep—or intentionally!
Be careful when inviting new people into your home.
When you’re alone at home and someone knocks on your door, it’s easy to open up because you don’t want to be rude. However, you need to be careful that the people who come knocking are actually who they say they are.
If you don’t know someone well, or if for any reason something about them makes you uneasy (like if they seem nervous or agitated), then don’t let them inside. You can always invite them outside for a chat or tell them how happy you are with whatever service/product/information they were selling and thank them for stopping by but politely ask that they not enter your home at this time.
Don’t let strangers in after dark either—especially when living alone! It’s just common sense; no one wants an uninvited stranger lingering around their house at night when no one else is around to see what might happen next…
Make alterations around the house.
- Deadbolts. A deadbolt is a locking mechanism that prevents the door from being opened without the key or a small Allen wrench, which you can keep on hand in case of an emergency.
- Motion-activated lights. Install motion-activated lights outside your home and inside it, so when someone walks by they turn on automatically and provide illumination to deter would-be intruders.
- Security cameras. If you don’t want to invest in an entire security system, one alternative is to install a simple surveillance camera at various points around your house—like near doors or windows—so you can check what’s going on from time to time (and maybe scare away burglars). You can also use these cameras as another security measure: If someone breaks into your house while you’re gone and activates one of them, they’ll be caught on tape!
Have a backup plan in case of an emergency.
It is important to have a good backup plan in case of an emergency. Make sure you have a list of emergency contacts, like the police or fire department’s non-emergency number, as well as their addresses and phone numbers. Write down what action you will take in each scenario: if you are alone; if someone else is with you; if there is a situation where you feel unsafe. It can be helpful to write this out on paper so that it’s clear for everyone who knows about your plan and has access to your home.
Set up technology to keep you safe.
- Make sure your home is equipped with smart locks and doorbells.
- A smart lock lets you control who gets in or out of your house at any given time.
- A smart doorbell camera will let you see who’s at the door before opening it, as well as talk to visitors remotely through video chat. You can also set up notifications when someone rings the bell or opens/closes a door in your home, so that you know if someone is entering while you aren’t home (or vice versa).
There are many ways to keep yourself feeling safe when living alone.
I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but it’s worth repeating: there are many ways to keep yourself feeling safe when living alone.
- Have a security system. It’s a good idea to have an alarm system installed in your house, or at least make sure that your windows and doors are secure. You can also install motion sensors around the perimeter of your home; if something moves (be it human or animal), it will alert you via text message so that you can investigate further.
- Get a dog! Having a pet is not only great for companionship, but dogs are known for being excellent guard animals as well. If someone tries to break into your house while Fido is present, he’ll let out an ear-splitting bark and scare away any potential intruders on sight—and if worse comes to worst, he’ll bite them until they run away screaming! But seriously though… just get one already because dogs need homes too :).
Conclusion
There are a lot of scary things happening in the world, but your home should be a place where you can feel safe and secure. It doesn’t matter if you live alone or with others; it’s important to always feel safe in your home. It’s also important to think about how you can make changes around your house that will help keep yourself safe from intruders.
