Nursery World - Play safe

When you've spent the week looking after others, don't forget to look after yourself, writes Sue Hubberstey Which best describes your attitude to personal safety? Are you a Fearless Fiona who walks boldly about the streets, confident that nothing bad can ever happen to you? Or a Timid Tina constantly afraid when out and about, convinced that there is an attacker around every corner? In fact, both of these attitudes could cause you problems.

Which best describes your attitude to personal safety? Are you a Fearless Fiona who walks boldly about the streets, confident that nothing bad can ever happen to you? Or a Timid Tina constantly afraid when out and about, convinced that there is an attacker around every corner? In fact, both of these attitudes could cause you problems.

Confidence is a good thing, but over-confidence may put you at risk if you feel so invincible that you refuse to take precautions or follow certain codes of behaviour. On the other hand, if your body language says clearly that you are nervous and uncomfortable, you are more likely to be confronted by someone out to do harm. It's a truism worth repeating: act like a victim and you will probably become one.

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