Helpful Tips and Tricks to Reduce Road Rage and Holiday Travel Stress

Nov 27, 2024

Here are some helpful stress reducing tips for holiday travel!

🦃 Make sure to have a decent meal and hydrate before you hit the road. Having adequate protein and carbs before you head out can reduce stress and anger on the road, and help you focus and keep a clear head.

🦃 Give yourself extra time to allow for unexpected events! If your travel time is estimated at 30 minutes, add at least another 15 to 20 minutes to your planning to allow for delays or emergencies.

🦃 Pack your vehicle the night before you depart, so there is less rushing to get things done in the morning before you head out.

🦃 Make sure all of your electronic devices are fully charged, and that you’ve packed additional portable battery banks and cables for your devices.

🦃 Download or create a calming playlist of songs to help you reduce driving stress, stay focused on the road, and boost your morale during frustrating traffic.

🦃 Opt to depart on your trip during quieter parts of the day by checking traffic predictions on your GPS apps such as Google Maps or Waze.

🦃 Go over the route and map before you hit the road so you’re more familiar with the names of roads, highways, and byways you’ll be taking.

🦃 Practice deep breathing exercises so you will be ready to use them when needed! If you’re running into unexpected delays or extensive traffic, ask your passengers to remind you to take a few deep breaths to recenter yourself.

🦃 Fill up your tank the night before or morning before you’re ready to hit the road, reducing your wait times at the pump and avoiding additional delays in your travel schedule.

🦃 If you’re going to be making a lengthy trip, consider planning some time to take a leisurely walk or engage in an activity you find relaxing such as reading, completing a crossword puzzle, or playing a game. This will allow you a chance to destress and create a more relaxing, comfortable ride.

🦃 Decide beforehand with your co-pilot or passengers on when you’ll be swapping off driving duties to reduce frustration and prevent driving errors from being overtired. Set an alarm to remind you that it’s time to pull over and swap spots!