It has been said that the beauty of Michigan is experiencing its four seasons — fall, winter, spring and construction (although some would argue the seasons are more like almost winter, winter, still winter and construction). On some days, construction and road work seem to pop up rather suddenly and you can’t plan for it. How many of us were stuck on 196 recently because of a closed lane due to tree trimming? (I was!) If you are frustrated by the traffic jams we experience in Grand Rapids, here are three tips to surviving the season. 1. More Time Give yourself the gift of more time to get where you need to be. Leave a little bit early. If you get stuck, you have time to enjoy music or a news story you may otherwise have missed. If you don’t get stuck, you have a few extra minutes to grab a cup of coffee or run a quick errand. These precious few minutes can help take that “pressure-cooker” feeling off of you, and can set the tone for a less stressful day. 2. Technology is Your Friend Use your phone or computer to check for traffic delays before you leave. There are a ton of great apps and tools you can use to find out (and avoid!) the bottlenecks on the roads before you even leave home. Learn more on Google Plus This article came from the great minds at Thriveworks Therapy, Grand Rapids. 3. Practice Stress Management Techniques Do you know what works best for you in stressful moments? Do you carry a stress ball, for example, or find that breathing techniques work well for you? If you find yourself severely affected by stressful situations and don’t know the best way to manage that stress, frustration or anger, maybe it’s time to focus on some self-care. Give us a call and one of our counselors right here in Grand Rapids can help you discover some effective and healthy ways to cope. These skills are applicable to everyday life and can help in numerous situations in addition to stressful traffic jams! Give us a call today at 616-425-2176 to set up an appointment with one of our therapists in Grand Rapids. We look forward to working with you!
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3 min read Self-harming behavior: Alternative coping strategies and simple self-care habits for avoiding future relapses Jason Crosby 3 min read How to Deal With Painful Emotions: True Healing Requires True Feeling Taylor Bennett 4 min read What Are Defense Mechanisms? Taylor Bennett 2 min read Humor helps with healing: Humor can help you cope with mental health issues Taylor Bennett 4 min read Alcohol and drugs may seem like the easy solution, but they aren’t. Instead of using substances to cope, address your problem head-on and heal through feeling Erin Parisi 3 min read When Life Knocks You Down, Implement These 6 Strategies Taylor Bennett No comments yet Disclaimer The information on this page is not intended to replace assistance, diagnosis, or treatment from a clinical or medical professional. Readers are urged to seek professional help if they are struggling with a mental health condition or another health concern. If you’re in a crisis, do not use this site. Please call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or use these resources to get immediate help.
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