3 Ways to Get Home Safely

A patient just told me that her husband's cardiologist
was killed yesterday driving back from Alabama.

Holiday weekends are notoriously bad for traffic fatalities,
maybe for a couple of reasons: more people = more chances
to intersect. Or long trips = more tired = less focus.

Or sometimes things just happen.

Here are 3 tips to help you get home safely:

1. Have a baby.

OK, may not be practical...but my baby brother says
he used to be the guy (jerk?) jockeying for position,
weaving back and forth, tailgating, just to get there
30 seconds sooner.

Now that he has a new daughter, he realizes his
responsibility and plays it safe on the road. And it
makes him more aware of just how dangerous many drivers
are.

2. Relax

Unless you're in the Olympics or NASCAR, 30 seconds won't
make any difference--unless you're in a hurry. Hurry can
keep you from focusing on the task at hand while you're
thinking about getting there, which can get you in big
trouble.

Just remember, it takes a lot longer to wait on the cops
and the tow truck than to wait for Grandma to eventually
turn. Enjoy (and embrace) the extra few minutes.

I know it's easier said than done; that's why I recommend
the Q-Link Personal Energy Pendant
http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm

By amplifying your body's own energy, the Q-Link helps
you relax, focus and concentrate. And that makes it
much easier to watch out for the CD-changing, cellphone-
talking, DVD-watching wackos out there.

3. Don't be "Defensive"

"Defensive" driving is a good idea, but I have a better
one. You see, if you're on the "defense" that implies that
someone else is on the "offense", and you're on different
teams, competing with each other.

Yeah, I know it seems that way at times. But what if we
were on the same team?

What if all the drivers around you were on your team, and
your goal was to all get there safely. Would you let them
squeeze in front of you? Would you move over so they could
to get around you? Would you offer them the parking space?

What a different energy that would be: watching out for
my teammate vs watching out for that A* hole.

Maybe I'm dreaming, but it's worth a try. You can try it
on your next trip and let me know how it works.

Get home safe and live like You Mean it...

Dr. Vince

PS Speaking of cell-phone talking, even hands-free sets
cause enough distraction to put you at higher risk for
an accident.

Even if you still talk and drive, at least protect your
brain from the cellphone radiation...don't let it zap
your energy. Think of your Q-Link as your brain's
seat belt http://www.drvinceonline.com/qlink.htm