De-stress During Your Commute

You’re running late and stress is running high. It seems that every stop light is a red light. Why? Because it is trying to tell you it is time to slow down, relax, and de-stress. Diving gives you several ways to relief stress while you are still moving.

Count seconds when you are struck at a red light. Noticing that stop lights only last a couple of minutes will help to relieve impatience. Also focusing our mind on something else besides being late will decrease your stress level.

Hand yoga increases joint flexibility and blood flow, especially with frequent computer users. Stretch all your fingers while stretching your arms out first. Then bend each finger individually in.   

Hand strengthening balls will increase the strength in hands and lower arms while driving. At the same time, you can take your stress and frustration out and leaving it with the ball when you get out.

Turn on your favorite tunes and sing along. Your soul will be soothed and dancing even though you can’t.

Placing a photo of your family or the latest piece of artwork from your child up in your car will improve your view from pavement, stoplights, and other cars. This will remind you of something more pleasant.

Driving is the perfect place to help you get your necessary amount of water every day. Carry a bottle of water with you and take a sip every chance you get. Your water will disappear faster then what you think.  

A story relaxed you as a child and relaxes your child now, but you can still use the relaxing benefits as an adult. Keep a variety of audio books in the car to help you relax, but remember to stay clear of anything extremely distracting or makes you sleepy.

Take advantage of the ways you can decrease your stress level before or after work by the tips above. Whether you enjoy music, a good audio book, or taking your frustrations out on a hand strengthen ball, you will feel better when you get to your final destination.