Road Rage Is Never an Excuse 5 Ways to Prevent Road Rage
Keep your hands to yourself. Even if you feel agitated, do not provoke other drivers on the road. They may
Road rage happens to a lot of us, whether we like to admit it or not. Unfortunately, road rage can make us more aggressive drivers, which could also lead to taking risks and causing or being involved in an auto accident. If you want to cut down on your road rage so you can be a safer and calmer driver, here are a few tips: Take deep breaths. Sometimes, it’s unavoidable to feel a bit of road rage. However, you do not have to let it overcome you and cause problems for you and others. If you feel the negativity creeping in, take deep, meditative breaths to allow yourself to calm down. Avoid other aggressive drivers. If you see someone else driving aggressively, taking risks, or speeding, you should avoid them. Their aggressive energy can be contagious and cause problems. Let them pass. Your pride isn’t worth an accident. Only use your horn when it’s truly needed. It’s tempting to honk at someone out of irritation if they cut you off or run a stop sign, but that can only make matters worse. Make sure you only use your horn in dangerous conditions, like alerting someone to a threat on the road.
have cut you off, but you
should still only use hand signals as needed, like
when another driver allows you to merge into their lane. Flipping the bird is never necessary, on or off the road.
Give yourself enough time. One of the top reasons people get road rage is because they are running late and are upset when they get caught up in traffic. You can prevent this type of rushing road rage by leaving your house with plenty of time to get to your destination. You will speed less and have a calmer demeanor on the road.
Asparagus and Smoked Mozzarella Pizzettes
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1 lb prepared whole-wheat pizza dough, divided into 6 equal portions 12 oz asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1. Preheat oven to 500 F and ensure there are two racks in your oven. 2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, stretch each piece of dough into a 7-by- 3-inch oval and arrange evenly on the pan. 3. On a second baking sheet, toss asparagus with oil and 1/4 tsp salt. 4. Place dough on top rack and asparagus on bottom and bake for 3 minutes. 5. Remove both trays from the oven, sprinkle cheese over the dough, then top with asparagus and scallions. 6. Return pizzettes to oven and bake until the crusts' edges are golden, about 8–10 minutes. 7. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with walnuts, mint, and orange zest before serving.
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1/4 tsp salt
1 cup shredded smoked mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup scallions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp walnuts, toasted and chopped 1 sprig of fresh mint leaves, torn
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Zest of 1 orange
Inspired by EatingWell.com
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