Scottsdale Health July 2019
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alance<br />
/ by Sarah Merkle<br />
Sarah Merkle is the vice<br />
president of people at<br />
TTI Success Insights<br />
and co-founder of Zen4.<br />
Calm Your Commute<br />
Five tips to make your trips to and from work tranquil<br />
Road rage hardly needs an introduction. The average Arizonan spends more than 200<br />
hours a year commuting and about 80% of those drivers will experience significant<br />
anger, aggression or road rage at least once during that time. In a split second, a calm<br />
cruise can turn into a day-changing event.<br />
The commute is often overlooked as an opportunity to ensure your day runs<br />
smoothly and positively. As we cross paths with hundreds of drivers on our morning<br />
commute, it’s almost impossible to leave the emotion of negative road experiences<br />
behind as we lock our cars and walk toward the office. The intensity lingers as<br />
we check our inboxes and begin firing off emails and messages to coworkers. The<br />
negativity carries over into other aspects of our day turning minor issues into<br />
problems that feel much worse than they really are.<br />
So, what can we do on the road to ensure we have a better day at work? Try<br />
incorporating at least one of the tips below into your commute each week. After five<br />
weeks, revisit how you feel after your morning commute. Chances are, it will have<br />
improved and what previously seemed like a chore may have evolved into something<br />
you actually enjoy.<br />
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