Maybe you’ve even entertained the fantasy of forcing another driver off the road.
Sometimes, this leads to road rage, which can be a scary situation for everyone on the road.
And if someone is raging at or near you, steer clear and don’t engage.
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Road rage may make us more prone to accidents, but there are other risks as well.
People experiencing road rage may faceincreased health risksthat come from high levels of stress, tension, and anger.
These episodes ofacute stressmay becomechronic stress, which leads to many negative health outcomes.
Moreover, some incidents have become violent as a result of everyday road rage that escalated out of control.
If you struggle to stay calm during your commute, consider trying some of the following strategies.
Listen
Listen tomusic, podcasts, or audiobooks.
Music can subtly color your experiences, adding an exciting soundtrack to your commute.
Relax
Practiceprogressive muscle relaxation (PMR)anddeep muscle relaxation (DMR).
When youre frustrated, you store the tension in your body.
Play
Use cognitive-behavioral interventions like Counting Idiots.
Plan
Manage your time wisely.
Takeaway
Experiment with these techniques as well as othertension tamers.
