Peaceful Driver Challenge

CHALLENGE

Drive defensively. Even if someone drives recklessly, just keep calm. When they honk at you, cut you off, or flip you off, just let it go. Smile at them and send them happy thoughts. DO NOT curse at all. Keep the peace and drive on.

This was a particularly difficult challenge for me. I've always loved driving, but I picked up some bad driving habits along the way. Over time, I've developed some unhealthy automatic reactions that I noticed I needed to change. I remember Lisa saying something like 'driving angry is like a poison that eats away at your organs while the other driver is happily driving along, oblivious to your pain.' It was relevant to me because I used to stress myself over reckless drivers. It was like I was telepathically asking them "How the hell did you get your license!?" while giving them the 'stare.' I'm glad I've changed. Now I love driving even more.

The Tree Thing

Here is a simple way to help keep yourself happy. Just do the three thing.

The Tree (3) Thing

1. When you wake up, name three things that you are thankful for.
2. Say three positive things about yourself.
3. Say three positive things about nature.
4. Say three positive things about someone else.
5. Before you sleep, name three things that you are thankful for.

Make this a daily thing. Make it a habit. Do the tree thing whenever you see a tree.

* Once you master this, you can easily mix or add 3 things on each step. For example, you can add three goals you want to accomplish on step 1.