Experts believe that the key to peaceful driving lies in maintaining a sense of what is under our control and what we cannot control. Strategies for reducing tension also contribute significantly to this.
Feed your mind
Take a book you've been wanting to read for a long time and delve into its pages while you exist in the crowd. Or play the audio version of the book. Maybe try an audio language learning course? The possibilities are endless.
Take your time
Expect to encounter at least one or two delays along the way. If this really happens, cover the clock on the dashboard, because watching the time fly away only adds to your stress.
Calm the beast
Listen to music that usually calms you down. Mozart may be a better choice than Metallica, as a University of South Alabama study found that classical music is scientifically proven to be calming. Hard rock, on the other hand, does not.
Relaxation techniques
If you feel that you are tense behind the wheel, try one of the relaxation techniques. Take a deep breath and exhale. Contract the shoulder muscles and relax them. After a few breaths you will feel better.
