Traffic in Nigeria is one of the most annoying things to sit through. It is even more annoying when you are on your way to work, and all the cars just seem to be stuck in place.
If you reside in Lagos or any other major city in Nigeria, you are likely aware of the sometimes overwhelming traffic. This can cause you to be impatient and restless, but neither of those two things will make the traffic go any faster.
Here are five things you can do while stuck in traffic.
1. Read a book
Yes, you can read a book you’ve been trying to finish while stuck in traffic. If it is too noisy, you can plug your ears without playing any music; this would help to reduce the external noise.
If you are a student, this exercise can help you to revise for your class, especially if you commute a long distance to school. It can be a helpful ritual you can start that will make you more prepared for class.
2. Send those emails
You know those emails that we dread sending to our boss or annoying co-worker? This is the right time to send them. Don’t think too much about it; just whip out your phone and send the mail. It will save you the time and effort of doing it when you get to work.
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3. Call your mother
If you don’t live with your parents, then you know that guilty conscience feeling you get when you don’t call them. It’s worse when they are the ones always calling you to check up on you. If the traffic noise is manageable, consider taking a moment to call your mom.
It would lighten your mood and take away that guilty feeling, and it would brighten your day and hers.
4. Check your to-do list
This is a good time to check all the things you have to do for the day. If its morning traffic, you can list the things you need to do at work and plan.
In the evening, you can review what remains for you to do that day and check off the tasks you have completed.
5. Listen to music
This is the one that many people already do. Music has the ability to transcend us to a different reality. If you are in traffic, you can take out your phone and listen to songs that make you happy and calm. If you also follow podcasts and listen to audiobooks, the present moment is a good time to catch up on them.
