Surviving Metro Manila Traffic: A Simple Yet Practical Guide to Keep You Sane
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| Relevant links for this article: www.verywellmind.com/surprising-psychological-benefits-of-music-4126866 mobilitylab.org/2015/09/01/transits-simple-advantage-you-can-use-smartphones/ www.rentcarmanila.com/sedan-rental/ Dealing with Metro Manila traffic was a routine for many Filipinos. One just had to know what the peak traffic hours are at different times of the day and anticipate it by leaving earlier.It's safe to say that many got around quite a lot for knowing what traffic was like at different times of the day on different days of the week in different locations in the metro. But that was ages ago. Nowadays, it's impossible to predict traffic. The influx of jobs (not complaining here) brought about more people flocking to the region to make traffic and commuting conditions worse.If you are a foreigner or a visitor, Metro Manila traffic is something you have to prepare for. Otherwise, you might end up pulling your hair in the thick of it or traumatized by it - or both. Here are a few tricks to keep you sane amidst all the insanity on the road: Music is a lifesaver! Never underestimate the power of music www.verywellmind.com/surprising-psychological-benefits-of-music-4126866. It can soothe even the most savage beast, especially the exhausted and hungry commuter! Katy Perry, MC Hammer, Ella Fitzgerald, Mozart - whoever and whatever you like listening to, prepare a playlist with enough tracks to keep you company on the road. You don't even need an enormous playlist, just need the right set of tunes to keep your spirits high. The Anti-Social Device. Although you have to exercise extra caution with this when commuting, you can always turn to your ever-reliable companion- your smartphone! mobilitylab.org/2015/09/01/transits-simple-advantage-you-can-use-smartphones/ Browse social media. Take selfies. Vlog about the traffic. Read articles. Watch videos. Play games. Check your email. Finish that report. There are a lot of things you can do to keep yourself occupied during the metro's all-day rush hour traffic. You won't like me when I'm hungry. Keep the monster in you well-fed. Tame that beast before it chews off the head of the person who's always falling asleep on your shoulders. Always have some food with you when you travel. No, not tuyo and rice. Just some snacks to help get you by while you're on the way to work or going home. Some peanuts, candy, and water can do wonders at keeping the Hulk in you from busting out. Bring your own car to the party. One of the struggles of commuting in Metro Manila is getting a ride. You deal with a lot of dishonest taxi drivers, ridiculous Grab fare surges, and packed buses and jeepneys. It's hard to book transport services because of the ever-increasing demand.This is why it's sometimes more convenient to have your own car. A downside to this is having to drive through all that traffic and look for parking space. Foreigners, expats, and those with deep pockets can just acquire the services of chauffeured car rentals. This way, they have an easily-accessible ride and don't have to worry about traffic or parking.If you're considering this, make sure to only get the most trusted provider of sedan rental in Manila. www.rentcarmanila.com/sedan-rental/ Can we talk (for a minute)? For the more confident ones, if you're feeling friendly, strike up a conversation with the person next to you. Nothing makes time fly than an interesting conversation. pandagossips.com/posts/2436 Just don't do anything creepy or talk about politics, religion, or anything controversial unless you have a death wish. Remember, the goal is to get out of traffic in one piece. The Best in Walking Award goes to... If traffic is heavy, get off that bus and walk. www.huffpost.com/entry/walk-to-work-health-benefits_n_5823362 It will probably get you to your destination faster. Plus, the extra exercise will do you good. Just make sure you have a mask on so you don't inhale all of Metro Manila's pollution. Doze off. Make good use of all those long hours on the road to catch up on some sleep. Just make sure you don't miss your stop. Set the alarm to go off a few minutes before the anticipated travel time ends. We just hope you're not a loud snorer. Surviving Metro Manila traffic is a skill. It's similar to dealing with life. You hope for the best, but prepare yourself for the worst. |
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