·Be aware that it is dangerous to leave your beverages unattended if you are in company of persons you do not know and trust well whether male or female.

Trust voice of your core if you are getting a message that someone is being too controlling. ·Be aware that it is not safe to be in a position that causes you to be dependent upon another person. Carry a well-charged cell phone and always know whom you can call in a jam.

·When communicating your limits and boundaries speak from core. Speak clearly in short concise statements. Polite statements may be ignored. Make it clear that your decision is not up for discussion.

·Be aware that many victims will never share their painful secret with those who might expect that they would. Reassure people in your life care about that they can come to you if unfortunate happens and someone assaults them. Children and other loved ones should be assured that you will not blame them and they will not be in trouble if they share “secrets” with you. Take time to educate yourself about sexual assault and effects on victims, you may need it sooner than you realize.

·Be aware that many victims will never share their painful secret with those who might expect that they would. Right now is time to talk to your loved ones who will be attending college. Maintain ongoing communication with young men as well as young women about safe behavior. Encourage young men to educate themselves about consent and remind them to follow their intuition and not be lured into supporting jokes or situations in which someone may be assaulted.

These points of awareness may help to reduce your risk of sexual assault but may not entirely prevent this violent crime from occurring. It is important to keep in mind that offender is always to blame and that sexual assault is never fault of survivor. No one asks or deserves to be sexually assaulted. If unfortunate does happen, be aware that help is available.

Re-Arrange: So easy and possible to do in an afternoon. This is another way to get maximum impact without putting a dent in your wallet. Try configuring your furniture layout until you are pleased. Sometimes you really don’t need new furniture you just need to place it correctly to make it look like you did buy new furniture.

Re-Evaluate: Take time to inventory your décor. You will be pleasantly surprised at how much you really do have! Once you know what you have you can decide what to do with it. If you have a wingback chair in your bedroom collecting old clothes and dust, then re-evaluate it! Maybe you need to move that chair to complete a perfect conversation area in your living room.

Re-Move: If you don’t use it or will have no use for it, then remove it! Donate it to your favorite charity, ask a friend if they can put it to good use or if it is a total loss, toss it! Don’t crowd your home and life with “dead” pieces, it will only cause you grief and frustration.

Re-Finish: If you have pieces that are in good condition and still functional then give it a face-lift. Re-upholster that old tired sofa or strip paint on that chest of drawers and either stain it or paint it to make it new again!

Re-cycle: Before you throw anything away, think about how it can be given a second life. We all have clothes in our closets that we have put there to be forgotten. Well think about using that old bridesmaids or prom dress as fabric for your fabulous new pillows. Again learn to approach ordinary items in your home with fresh eyes!