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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.julia6mo 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.
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valcampbell6mo 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.
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harper_burns596mo ago
Oh man, reading that reminded me of the grocery line. I got stuck behind someone with a million coupons last week and instead of stewing I just people watched. Saw the funniest little kid trying to hide a candy bar in the bread.
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skyler2175mo ago
My old Honda's AC died last summer on the 405. Stuck in that heat, I finally listened to a podcast my friend kept telling me about. It was a total game changer. Now I look forward to that quiet time just for me. It turns a waste of time into something I actually like.
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