Try the HELP ME JESUS mnemonic!
During our interview with Jesus, He mentioned a little memory aid He uses while driving to help remind Him of the right things to do to help avoid the feelings and emotions which can cause aggressive driving.
- HELP
- Hang up and drive. One less distraction for you.
- Expect others WILL drive like idiots so you won't get mad when they do.
- Listen to music or an audio book to help ease your mind.
- Pause a minute before gesturing, maybe they didn't mean it how you thought.
- ME
- Manage your time. Leave early when you can to avoid weather, traffic etc...
- Enjoy the drive, play a game like count the erratic drivers talking on their cell.
- JESUS
- Just relax. Relaxation techniques can relieve stress even in the car.
- Expletives don't help.
- Slow down. Is anything really more important then getting there safely?
- Use your turn signals so others know what you are doing.
- Stress kills, does it have to be you?