Re: Driving in the middle of London
Posted: Sat May 27, 2017 11:59 pm
Most of my 56 year working life has been in London. Started off in the City, then Kings Cross and the last 20 years in Westminster. So I suppose I am fairly adjusted to the daily cut and thrust commute to work in the car to Central London
I find it relaxing which may seem strange but I think the secret is in how I mentally and emotionally prepare for the drive. I take a few moments to relax and get my focus on driving, to become calm and allowing emotions to float away. When ready, start the drive. (The parallel is preparing for meditation.)
To just observe but remain emotionally detached from the chaos around makes a tremendous difference and avoids stress.
Rather than adopting a very positive, decisive or aggressive style, I find it works best, at least for me, to act with calm deliberation instead.
I'll use the drive to develop good inputs and to flow through the traffic as seamlessly as possible.
Not saying this would work for all but it does for me and I get to enjoy the commute to and from London and also the bonus of arriving refreshed and relaxed
I find it relaxing which may seem strange but I think the secret is in how I mentally and emotionally prepare for the drive. I take a few moments to relax and get my focus on driving, to become calm and allowing emotions to float away. When ready, start the drive. (The parallel is preparing for meditation.)
To just observe but remain emotionally detached from the chaos around makes a tremendous difference and avoids stress.
Rather than adopting a very positive, decisive or aggressive style, I find it works best, at least for me, to act with calm deliberation instead.
I'll use the drive to develop good inputs and to flow through the traffic as seamlessly as possible.
Not saying this would work for all but it does for me and I get to enjoy the commute to and from London and also the bonus of arriving refreshed and relaxed