{"id":12068,"date":"2019-09-05T14:23:59","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T11:23:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/?p=12068"},"modified":"2026-03-27T18:32:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T15:32:28","slug":"fords-car-hacks-for-millennials-six-tips-that-will-help-you-cut-stress-and-drive-like-a-boss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saudishopper.com.sa\/en\/fords-car-hacks-for-millennials-six-tips-that-will-help-you-cut-stress-and-drive-like-a-boss\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford\u2019s Car Hacks for Millennials: Six Tips That Will Help You Cut Stress and Drive Like a Boss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Commuters in the Middle East and North Africa spend a lot of their working day behind the wheel. According to one study<\/a>, UAE drivers are affected the most, logging an average of 96 minutes in each direction \u2013 or more than 43.5 days a year \u2013 getting to and from work.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not only drivers in the UAE who face a lengthy drive to work. In Egypt (84 minutes), Bahrain (78 minutes) and Saudi Arabia (76 minutes), commuters all spend far more time commuting to and from work in their cars than the global average (69 minutes).<\/p>\n

Many who commute alone find the solitude relaxing. It gives them time to think about the day ahead, make plans for the week or simply relax and listen to great music. Many others find the commute frustrating, their thinking time derailed by heavy traffic and crazy driving conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cDealing with congestion and other drivers can be the single most stressful thing we do on a daily basis,\u201d said Adriaan Coetzee, Ford Middle East and Africa\u2019s Product Marketing director. \u201cThat\u2019s why it\u2019s important that we take stock of what we\u2019re doing. That\u2019s why you need to start thinking and driving like a boss.\u201d<\/p>\n

What do we mean by \u201cdriving like a boss\u201d? Simple. It\u2019s covered in a short video Ford created here<\/a> \u2013 but, in essence, it\u2019s all about controlling the things you can, and managing the things you can\u2019t. It is simply a state of mind, seeing opportunity in stressful situations and adapting to any chaos in a cool and collected manner.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s about sitting back, relaxing and focusing on what\u2019s important to you, and not allowing the stress of the outside world to bother you. Below is a list of things you can do to help make your commute a lot more enjoyable.<\/p>\n

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  1. Start by decluttering the car<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    It doesn\u2019t take long to accumulate a bit of junk in your car \u2013 and while it may not get as bad as this case in the UK<\/a>, a clean interior makes it a much better place to be. It\u2019s far easier to enjoy clear thoughts when your car is clean, so spend a few minutes clearing out the rubbish and removing anything you don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n

    Empty the cupholders of coins, the storage bins of old receipts and the floors of old water bottles and any other daily detritus that you have accumulated. Don\u2019t forget to check under the seats for loose items, and make sure you also clear out the boot.<\/p>\n

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    1. Reduce your morning anxiety<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Running late creates stress, so give yourself plenty of time to get ready for work. Leaving late means arriving late, and also leaves little room for any issues you may strike with traffic on the way. Leaving a little earlier can make all the difference, particularly at peak traffic times.<\/p>\n

      A quick scan of navigation apps like Waze, which works with SYNC3, will give you an early indication of what the traffic is like on your usual route, so you can plan accordingly.<\/p>\n

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      1. Create a relaxing atmosphere<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Make your car a haven of calmness by spritzing something nice around the cabin. Smell is one of our most powerful senses \u2013 the smell of a new car is one people enjoy the most \u2013 but there are other scents that will help perk you up when you\u2019re feeling a little jaded. According to this report<\/a>, the following smells help centre the mind when under stress:<\/p>\n