If you’re in a car with friends, start a game of “I Spy with My Little Eye.” But only allow items you can see from the car. “I spy a frustrated man in a BMW.” Too easy.
If you’re alone, sing. Loudly. Off-key. It’s scientifically proven to reduce stress. Also, the people in the car next to you will laugh, and that’s free comedy for them.
Already have a podcast queued up? Perfect. If not, binge a true crime story. Nothing makes a traffic jam feel safer than listening to someone who had a much worse day than you.
Final Words of Encouragement
Remember, this closure is temporary. The M1 will reopen. The badgers will go back to their badger business. And you will eventually get home.
You are a resilient road warrior. You’ve survived roundabouts, aggressive tailgaters, and that one person who always stops at a zebra crossing with zero pedestrians. You can survive this.
Take a deep breath. Blink. You’re doing great. And if all else fails, just imagine the road workers having a mini disco while laying tarmac. They deserve it.
