How to Avoid Getting Stressed in Traffic

We all have experienced it. You are going to or coming from work, running a couple minutes late and everything is going well until you hit the dreaded traffic jam. You wait and wait in the traffic jam constantly asking yourself, "why does this always seem to happen to me," while continuously turning up AC/DC on your radio. Here is a list of things that may help you next time you get stuck in one of these unfortunate situations:

1. Give yourself plenty of time when you are driving. This seems pretty easy but we all procrastinate. We hit the snooze alarm three times before we get ready for work or we get caught up in a conversation at work which makes us leave late. The moral of the story is plan your time wisely, no one likes feeling rushed and without planning your time you are bound to get stuck in traffic.


2. Keep current with accidents and traffic jams. We all have access to the internet. Whether it is on our phone or on a computer, we can look up the current traffic flow and accidents simply by going online. This allows you to stay ahead of the game.



3.  Have some sort of navigation system in your car. With GPS technology there is no need to get flustered about getting lost or sitting in traffic. Simply select the "avoid traffic" or "avoid highways" button on your GPS and then you will be able to take back-roads to get home or to your place of work. Sure it may take a little longer than usual but you will most likely be constantly moving which will eliminate some of the stress.


4. Don't let other drivers get under your skin. I know this is easier said than done but when another driver cuts you off don't let it get to you. Try to remain calm, cool and collected and your experience will be a lot more pleasant.


5. Listen to music. Now i mentioned earlier about cranking AC/DC which is sometimes a great thing to do in your car but in this situation go for the more calming music. Some people listen to classical music while I tend to listen to such artists as Jack Johnson. Find what type of music calms you and then listen to that in these stressful times.


Source: Ehow


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