There are few things that can rival how being stuck in traffic puts a damper on your day. Feelings of anger and frustration arise when you think of how you’d be spending your time doing productive things. Well, you still can! Here’s how to make the best of time spent in jams.
Read a Book
Most people have ‘read more books’ as part of their new year’s resolutions. Long hours on the road are a good opportunity to catch up on your reads, especially if you’re not the one driving. Immersing yourself in a book is an effective way to distract yourself from the fact that you’re stuck in a jam.
Check Up on Friends
Adulting comes with its share of struggles, one of them being separated from loved ones by way of busy schedules. Instead of clenching your fist at the red light, how about calling a friend? Find out how they’re really doing. Plan for a hangout or something. Connecting with those we love, even over the phone, boosts good moods.
Listen…
To your favourite music, an inspiring sermon, or everyone’s latest favourite- a podcast. Engage your mind in focusing on something positive and you’ll hardly notice the hours pass.
Clean Your Car
You might not have time out of your crammed schedule to organize your car. It ends up being a mess of random stuff strewn all over. Heavy traffic could provide the chance you need to finally do it. Assemble all the junk and pile it in one corner or place it in a paper bag for disposal later.
Plan Your Day/ Week
With a lot of free time on your hands, you might as well plan out your day, week or even month. List the tasks you have to tackle and allocate them to specific days and times.
Write
If you’re a writer, grab the opportunity to get some work in. More so if writing isn’t your main job, being stuck in traffic can actually be beneficial in that sense.
