Dealing with Orlando traffic is never easy but it can be bearable if you find ways that work for you to reduce your stress while you’re sitting in a stop-and-go mess. For many locals, sitting in a stop-and-go mess is a daily frustration during their Monday-through-Friday morning and afternoon commutes. If this is you, you might feel helpless, as if there is nothing you can do. There is. First, Fast Lane Automotive suggests you take the steps to make sure you aren’t the cause of a traffic jam by maintaining your automobile. Second, find ways to keep a smile on your face. Here are some suggestions.
Carpool
If you aren’t carpooling already, think about starting up a pool. You can either use your own vehicles and take turns driving or see if your company will sponsor a vanpool. When you commute with your coworkers, you not only build up a better report, but you also have people stuck in the traffic jam with you with whom you can talk, joke around, and laugh. You’d be surprised how much carpooling can be.
Listen to Something Entertaining
If you can’t carpool, put on something to listen to that will entertain you. It can be anything that makes you happy. For some people, this is music; for other people, it’s an audio book. You can even listen to your favorite movie if the lines in the film make you laugh. Stream the movie on your handheld device and turn up the volume so you can hear the dialog. Just resist the urge to look at the device screen.
Listen to a Comedy Station
If you have satellite radio, flip to one of the comedy stations for 24/7 standup routines. You can switch between the different comedy stations to find your favorite comedian, then, laugh away your commute stress. If you don’t have satellite radio, again, stream a comedy routine from your handheld device. Just don’t look at the screen. Anything playing on your phone or tablet should be considered audio only.
Sort Stuff Out
If you are stressed above and beyond your morning and afternoon commutes, take this valuable time to sort out whatever is bothering you. Perhaps you’re angry with your spouse, your child, a coworker, or your boss. Maybe you’ve just been feeling down lately. Take this time to look deep inside and talk through your stress with yourself. This helps you find solutions to the problems that are bothering you.
Finally, put Fast Lane Automotive in Orlando, FL, in your contact list so you can call us at any time for automotive service and repair. Our number is 321-214-7045.