How to Calm Anxiety about Driving

Today we’re going to discuss how you can calm yourself before driving.

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Notes from the Show:

Make a driving care kit:

  • Rescue Remedy spray or pastilles

  • Lavender oil

  • a flask of water, or refreshing green tea or your favorite herbal tea

Learn some breathing practices you can use while driving

  • the long exhale will help you feel calm

  • Belly breathing will keep you relaxed and focused

Create a calm but stimulating play list

Podcasts 

Music

Affirmations

Audiobooks

Use the calm point at traffic lights and stops

Turn your phone off or set your autoresponder for incoming texts

Remind yourself to check in with your body for building tension

, relax your jaw and drop your shoulders.

Learn EFT Tapping

Example set-up statements:

Even though I feel anxious before driving, I love and accept myself

Even though I struggle driving in lots of traffic, I love and accept myself

Even though I worry I’ll have an anxiety attack while driving, I love and accept myself

OVERCOME YOUR FEAR OF DRIVING

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