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The drive from your home to the grocery store.
The trip to your loved one’s house.
The out of town journey.
Sure, in September on a Tuesday morning, this would be no problem. However this year… Christmas is on a Friday, which means some people get a three day weekend. The following week, New Year's Eve is on a Thursday, and again, some people will get a three-day weekend. This is great for those who get the time off. But for those who need to go to work, or head home after a long day, this can create stress as the number of cars on the road increase.
Try Some of These Tricks to Help Stress Levels on The Road:
1.Take Deep Breaths
Breathe in oxygen, and release negativity (woo-saw).
2. Be Prepared for People to Be People
People will cut you off. They will drive too slow. They will drive too fast. They will even be on their phone and not paying attention at all.
3. Drive a Different Way (Home/Work/Groceries…etc)
Yes, distance-wise it may be out of the way. However, you could save time by driving instead of being stuck in traffic.
4. Leave the House Earlier
If you leave earlier, then, theoretically, you will arrive to your destination earlier.
5. Go to the Gym After Work to Avoid Traffic
Instead of being stuck in traffic for 20-30 minutes, use that time to move your body!
6. Pull Over and Grab a Snack or Drink
I know that I am able to give more grace when I have had a snack. Go to a gas station, grab a drink and a quick snack. Then sit in the parking lot, eat, and then get back on the road. Maybe in that amount of time, the traffic has gotten better!
7. Make a Playlist of Your Favorite Songs
Think back to moments when you were happiest! Wedding day? Football Championship? Homecoming? Use those songs and reminisce about good times!
8. Listen to Podcasts/Audiobooks/Favorite Comedian
Use this time in traffic to learn or be entertained!
9.Use a Calming Essential Oil on Wrists
Try lavender, patchouli, basil, chamomile...
The sooner you can learn to release stress about traffic, the better! Depending on where you live, the traffic may only really be bad around the holidays. So, be thankful you have a car. Be thankful you have a job. Be thankful you have a place to go to that you call home!
Kelly Raulston
“Reliable and Ready” REALTOR® since 2016. I was born in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, but was raised in Texas since 1997. When I found out we were moving to Plano, Texas, I remember looking forward to riding a horse to school and a brand-new pair of cowboy boots! Growing up in Plano prepared me to be competitive, quick, and to have a strong work ethic.
I graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Axe’em Jacks! That is where my love for East Texas began. The nature, warm smiles, football games, and community values can't be beat! I graduated summa cum laude with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies. I was a middle school math teacher in Tyler, Texas. I met my husband, Travis, in Sunday school, and we have been married since September 2016.
I love being a REALTOR® in East Texas! Relationships are genuine, the area is beautiful, and the market is rockin’! I am an involved REALTOR® to better the community. Some of the organizations I am involved with are: The Professional Development Committee, Texas Real Estate Political Action Committee, and Tyler Educational Networking Group. Some awards I have won were “The Hustle Award” in 2016, and “Rookie of the Year” in 2017.
When I am not working with my clients, I like to spend quality time with my friends and family doing the following: running, target practice, read and participate in book club, and playing with my dachshund Greta.
