Apr 2011 15

Reduce Stress During Your Boston Commute

The daily commute takes a toll on many travelers. More than 132 million workers report frustration due to their necessary commute to and from work each day. On average, commuters spend more than an hour in the car daily going to and from work. If the stress of driving through Boston with all the other commuters is making you unhappy behind the wheel, Boston Nissan offers the following tips to relaxing and reducing stress which could give you a safer and more enjoyable trip:

Reduce Time Behind the Wheel

You can lower the stress you feel by reducing the amount of time you spend behind the wheel. Instead of driving to and from work every day, consider using public transportation a day or two during the week, or carpooling with coworkers or neighbors traveling in the same direction. If you’re not driving, you can use the time to relax, read a book, or just spend some time with your thoughts and not have to worry about what’s going on around you on the roads.

Catch Up on Music and Books

Fill your mp3 player or make CDs with your favorite music and audio books. You can use your commuting time to enjoy listening to things you probably don’t make time for once you get home.

Travel Mug or Thermos

What’s the most important part of your morning? Most people will answer that with coffee or tea. Why not take your favorite morning beverage with you in a travel mug or thermos? You can enjoy sipping on the way to work and if you’re lucky enough to have coffee or tea facilities at your work, you can fill up again for the ride home!