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Self confidence is your best defense. Not to be confused with arrogance. Confidence will help you survive anything, arrogance will get ya killed.

Did you know Brushing your teeth with your non-dominant hand improves brain health and self control.

Today we are going with a quote instead of a tip "Be the change you want to see in the world." Gandhi

How about we prep our kids for life a tad different. Teach manners at home and not leve it to the school system. Teach your kids to drive a stick shift. How to read a analog clock, not depend so much on technology and more on thier gut. It would be you teaching them skills for life.

Let's talk about the weather. Lately it's been a tad unpredictable so plan ahead, if stuck in snow just 1 tea lite will make the inside of your car 10 degrees warmer. It makes a difference. Make a car kit. Fix a flat, a couple tea lites with a small clay saucer. Flashlite with extra battery, make sure you know how to use your tire jack. A deck of cards to stay busy. Jumper cables, roll of tape a few tools. A spare jacket or sweater. Dry socks. Make it fit your life. Be smart be safe.

If you find yourself in the crappy position of being sexually assaulted remember most rapists will let you kiss them. Take the opportunity to bite down on their lip or lips until your teeth come together. May sound gross but it's what you can do... it also gives dna

Let's talk about words. If you find yourself in troubles and need some help yell no but also yell fire and not police. Why? Some people don't want to get involved so they won't even look. But if they hear fire, everyone wants to know what's on fire and so more chance people will come and help!

This weeks topic pepper spray with color. At just about every store now a days you can buy a keychain pepper spray, those with color in them are better. When using feel free to use the whole can. There is nothing better then spraying someone a nice green or orange that will take a few weeks to wash off. Think of yourself as a Picasso and enjoy.

When on a elevator if some unsavory characters get on and or are fighting you for your life don't hit the stop button yes the alarm will sound but the elevator stops. Instead hit every button on the tree. Everytime it stops the doors open and you and them have a chance to get off. Someone else can get on to help you or or could become a possible witness.

What do you do if lost? Cell phone is dead or lost. Look for street signs. Break out or buy a map. Ask someone. If you know what city your in and major freeways, north, south, east, and west head in the direction of the freeway until you see a sign for a city you know. Tip the sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Trust your dog. Dogs are a great judge of people. If your dog doesn't like someone there is a reason and use caution with them.

Can you read a map? With the days of GPS it's a lost art, but a great skill you should all know. You should be able to read a map and be able to get where you need to go. Teach your kids, make it a game. They will thank you when grown up. Now a side note, if ya lost a fire station always has the most updated maps. After all everyone wants them to go to their fires.

Black Friday shopping? Wach your 6. Be aware of your surroundings, is that 42in tv really worth jail? Shop with ya brains not your emotions. And whenever possible bring a alibi with you hehe