Wearing music headphones while walking outside has become the new norm across all age groups.
But what are advantages and disadvantages in terms of personal safety.
Advantages:
1. Increased alertness to traffic sounds (if set appropriately)
2. Deterrence against unwanted interaction
3. Enhanced focus
Disadvantages:
1. Reduced awareness of surroundings
2. Vulnerability to crime
3. Isolation in unfamiliar areas
As they have become the new norm – here are some must-do safety tips:
1. Keep volume low
2. Use one earbud
3. Choose headphones with ambient mode - allows outside sound to pass through.
I have posted regularly about the lack of situational awareness when wearing headphones.
Whilst I love my new present, I will not be wearing them when outside.
If you are going to wear your headphones whilst out-and-about (new norm).
Balancing the enjoyment of music with the need to stay alert is 'key' to safely wearing headphones while walking outside.
Contact me to learn more – https://www.nvcawareness.co.uk
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