Truck Drivers: 5-Minute Stress Busters That Work Behind The Wheel
Fellow truckers, let's talk about your invisible passenger: stress.
Every red light, every tight delivery window, and every rush-hour gridlock adds up. But you can fight back – right from your driver's seat.
Your immune system takes a hit
Your metabolism slows down
Your sleep suffers
Your energy vanishes
Your mood crashes
Quick Stress Busters You Can Use Now
Red Light Breathing At Stops, try this:
Breathe in for 4 counts. Hold for 4. Release for 8. Feel the tension melt.
Cab Stretch Sequence: Roll your shoulders back 5 times
Flex your fingers and wrists
Rotate your ankles while waiting.
These work even in traffic!
Count 10 red cars
Name 5 things you see
Walk around your truck twice
Shake out your arms and legs
Five minutes is all you need.
The Road Ahead: Your truck moves best with good maintenance. So do you.
These techniques take seconds but save hours of stress.
Discover additional strategies for maintaining a calm head while driving.
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