Advantages and Disadvantages of My New Headphones

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.

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