Driving can be particularly frustrating. Instead of giving in to road rage, try these 8 tips and advice to help you relax and keep your cool.
Here are some tips to keep your cool:
Pick the right music list to better control your mood
According to a survey in England, drivers who listen to rock, hip-hop, or heavy metal are more likely to stick to other cars, drive too fast, and have accidents. Conversely, those who listen to classical or pop are less stressed. Play a list of songs that will put you in a good mood and help you navigate traffic jams during rush hour.
Find your lane (and stay there!) To avoid driving stress
An experiment in Los Angeles determined that a car that changed lanes as soon as the opportunity arose only managed to take 15 seconds every 15 kilometers for a car that stayed in the same lane all the time. Pick a lane and stick with it rather than constantly looking for a faster option. You will avoid the stress of traffic without really wasting time during rush hour.
Get addicted to podcasts to take your mind off your head during rush hour
Listen to your favorite podcast to stimulate your brain or melt your heart! Depending on the podcast you choose, you can learn a new language, reflect on some super hot topics, or listen to stories that will warm your heart. Audiobooks will also captivate you. Whatever you choose, you will be completely captivated by what you listen to and will arrive home before you even know it.
Take a passenger
You are less likely to have an accident when there is a passenger with you in the car – a statistic that unfortunately excludes teenagers. Organize carpooling with a colleague and take your partner with you when you need to run errands. This will give you another set of eyes on the road and someone to chat with as you drive.
Open your mind wide
Some studies show that mindfulness reduces stress and anxiety. It isn’t easy to take refuge in a state of deep meditation when you are behind the wheel, but do not let that prevent yourself from initiating mindfulness techniques. Feel each of your inspirations deep within you and pay attention to everything around you. Whenever to allow your thoughts to leave your conduct; instead, as soon as you stray, return them to it.
Take back control
Do you feel helpless and stuck behind your wheel? Yet you are there because you have made life and career choices. Remember the reasons you find yourself in a traffic jam – a good job, a nice house, a cool upcoming event – so you can feel in control of your life and minimize your anxieties.
Put on comfortable shoes before facing the traffic
If you know you have a long way to go, be good on your feet and swap your work shoes for a good pair of comfortable sneakers. Another benefit of changing shoes on your way home is that it sends a signal to your body that it’s time to relax after a hard, long day at the office.
Change the air to relax during rush hour!
Studies indicate that lavender can alleviate anxieties and reduce systolic pressure. Therefore, this fragrance could help you calm down once stuck in traffic and surrounded by little driving bullies who would normally make you want to scream. Plug in an aromatherapy diffuser to spread stress-relieving scents in your car.
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