Mental distractions, such as worries, a conversation in the car or on a hands-free phone, or not paying attention to familiar roads. Visual and audio distractions, such as loud music, looking at things happening outside your car, or trying to read a sat nav.

Ten Ways to Avoid Car Accidents

• Pull into traffic slowly. Stop, Look, Listen.
• Watch for red light runners. Count to three before entering an intersection on a green light.
• Keep at least one hand on the steering wheel.
• Watch for kids.
• Perform engine maintenance regularly.
• Scan 12 seconds ahead.
• Look backwards when backing out.
• Do not tailgate.

Who is most at risk for distracted driving? In the U.S. in 2018: Twenty-five percent of the distracted drivers involved in fatal crashes were young adults aged 20–29. Drivers aged 15-19 were more likely to be distracted than drivers aged 20 and older, among drivers in crashes where someone died.

Distractions: they eat away at our time (and attention) like parasites….

• Social media. Social is, by far, the biggest distraction of all for the majority of people.
• Smartphone.
• Media.
• People.

A distraction technique is simply any activity that you engage in to redirect your mind off your current emotions. Instead of putting all your energy into the upsetting emotion, you reset your attention to something else. Distraction techniques are often used along with other coping mechanisms.

Just as the name implies, distraction is anything you do to temporarily take your attention away from strong emotion. Sometimes focusing on a strong emotion can make it feel even stronger and more out of control.

Good Coping Skills

• Practicing meditation and relaxation techniques;
• Having time to yourself;
• Engaging in physical activity or exercise;
• Reading;
• Spending time with friends;
• Finding humor;
• Spending time on your hobbies;
• Engaging in spirituality;

Here are some healthy ways you can deal with stress:

1. Take care of yourself. Eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and give yourself a break if you feel stressed out.
2. Talk to others.
3. Avoid drugs and alcohol.
4. Take a break.
5. Recognize when you need more help.

10 Ways to Cope with Chronic Stress

1. Re-balance Work and Home.
2. Build in Regular Exercise.
3. Eat Well and Limit Alcohol and Stimulants.
4. Connect with Supportive People.
5. Carve out Hobby Time.
6. Practice Meditation, Stress Reduction or Yoga.
7. Sleep Enough.
8. Bond with Your Pet.

Here are 10 ways to make it easier.

• Exercise. Working out regularly is one of the best ways to relax your body and mind.
• Relax Your Muscles. When you’re stressed, your muscles get tense.
• Deep Breathing.
• Eat Well.
• Slow Down.
• Take a Break.
• Make Time for Hobbies.
• Talk About Your Problems.