Life on the Road – Trucking News Blog

I know that for many drivers out there, taking care of themselves is probably further down the list. This is when there are such serious worries about making enough money to live, doing what you need to do to keep your job, and worrying about what kind of trouble your kid has gotten into since you have been on the road!

I just want to remind everyone that they need to be taking care of themselves—especially when one has been out on the road for a while.  I know– its rather common to hear someone say “take care of yourself.”  What does that really mean?

I define this by taking care of your body:

• eating within reason
• getting a bit of exercise
• seeking medical help if you start to get sick

Taking care of your mental health:

• Talking with friends and other supports when you are stressed out
• Finding something to do to break the monotony of driving
• Keeping your mind busy—doing a crossword puzzle, reading a good book

Mind Body Connection

Please don’t forget about the mind-body connection.  I know a lot of people think this is part of one of those “new age hippy sort of things.”  However, I’m here to tell you that our minds affect our bodies and our bodies affect our minds.  For example, think about the times you have had too much junk food and its made you crabby, irritable, or maybe even depressed.  Also, think about the times you have been really bummed out about something and this has made you tired and has maybe even made your body ache.

Remember to take care of your physical health and your mental health.  It takes a good bit of work, but it will help you to make you more productive, happier, and even a safer driver!

I would really like to hear comments about how you take care of yourself.  Lets see how many comments we can get on here and maybe we can start some discussion.  This will be a lot more fun than me droning on and on about techniques for taking care of yourself.

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