Getting stuck in traffic today changed how I see my daily commute

I was running late for a dentist appointment and hit a long backup on the freeway. Instead of getting angry, I turned off the news and played my favorite album from high school. It dawned on me that I waste so much energy worrying about things I can't change. Now I'm trying to use drive time for things I enjoy, like singing badly to old songs.

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thompson.julia1h ago

Totally get that. It's wild how a simple mindset shift like that can change your whole day. Good for you for finding a way to make that time better.

valcampbell1h ago

Yeah but sometimes that mindset shift can turn into overthinking it later. Like you get so focused on staying positive that you stress about slipping up.