Drive Safely and Happily

• If you are early and procrastinate, there is a possibility of being late! However, if you are already late and however hard you rush, you will still be late!
• However worse the traffic jam is, you are bound to reach your destination some time or other, some day or other. So, why stress out and reduce your lifespan!
• If you use public transport, pick a book or novel that you are yet to complete. Traffic jam means you get more time to finish a few more pages, if not chapters
• If you drive yourself in a car, this is the nice time to listen to some music (not to the noise of your horns!)
• If you are on a two-wheeler, this is an opportunity to flex those muscles. Do some stretching and twisting of torso kind of exercises.
• Traffic moves because there is more space in the front, not because you are honking from behind!
• Be a courteous driver. Smile to others who happen to stare at you. They will either:
  • Smile back, giving you the satisfaction of making one happy.
  • Give back a weird look wondering why you are smiling at them or if they know you. Remember to note down their crazy expressions and laugh internally!
• Smile at the funny side of each occurrence around you. If a biker jumps in front of you, you have few good reasons to smile:
  • Imagine how funny this joker is practising his circus tricks right in front of you
  • You get to watch the circus free of cost, from wherever you are – on the road, in the traffic
  • Relate this activity to the gibbon swinging through the branches and you can think that his/her evolution is not complete yet
• The traffic jam is the nice spot to do some deep breathing exercises, only if you are inside a car. Do not attempt this while you are in an open space, as in the case of two-wheelers. Breathing in all those smoke is not good for your health.
• If you are struck in immobile traffic jam, text those who are expecting your arrival. Try to add humor. Once I texted my boss that “Severe traffic congestion. I am distributing Digene (digestion-enhancing pills) along with the traffic cop to clear this! Will reach in an hour once route is clear ” The reply was “Okay Doc! Make sure, congestion does not evolve into dysentery ”. We both had a hearty laugh!
• Remember traffic jams are a test for your driving skills and the assessment for your vehicle’s braking skills. You can study the performance of the engine in low speeds and take necessary action.
• Ultimately, how well you reach the destination is determined by how well you had enjoyed the trip.

Bon voyage, every time you pick the vehicle or choose to commute!