Mindful Driving Techniques to Reduce your Accident Risk
Hi Larry, Contrary to popular belief, phones aren’t the biggest cause of distracted driving incidents. It’s your brain. Erie Insurance cites its analysis of data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and reports that 1 in every 10 fatal crashes involves some form of driver distraction, and of those, 61 percent involved a driver who was daydreaming. That compares to about only 14 percent who were using a mobile phone. What can we do to be more mindful when driving? Amy Leigh Mercree (http://amyleighmercree.com/) , a wellness coach and medical intuitive who has gained success as an international best-selling author, is sharing two tips for mindful things to do while driving: 1. Challenge yourself to really focus on what you see before you. Bring your singular focus to your vision. Each time your mind wanders away from what you are watching, gently bring it back. 2. Use a mantra to keep you focused. You will be driving and of course completely paying attention to everything around you and the traffic. Safety is your primary focus. And then beyond that to slow down your thoughts you can repeat a word or phrase every time you start thinking about anything besides driving and what you're actually doing. Some great suggestions for your mantra include: “I am love,�?? “peace,�?? or the Sanskrit word “Shanti,�?? which means “peace.�?? Or try the word “joy.�?? Or a phrase like, “I live with joy.�?? Perhaps you might like to say the word "harmony" as your mantra. Whatever you would like to bring more of into your life is a great thing to focus upon. Are you interested in a story on this topic? Mercree is available for interviews, bylined articles and commentary on mindfulness and living in the present moment. I’m also happy to discuss review opportunities for Mercree’s upcoming book, A Little Bit of Mindfulness: An Introduction to Being Present (https://www.amazon.com/Little-Bit-Mindfulness-Introduction-Present/dp/1454932244/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1539784480&sr=1-1&keywords=A+Little+Bit+of+Mindfulness%3A+An+Introduction+to+Being+Present) (Sterling Ethos, November 6, 2018). Learn more about Mercree below. Looking forward to your feedback! Best, Joelle ABOUT AMY LEIGH MERCREE Amy Leigh Mercree is an author, media personality, wellness coach and relationship expert who has been practicing for fifteen years. Her motto is, "Live joy. Be kind. Love unconditionally." She counsels women and men in the underrated art of self-love and self-acceptance to create happier, healthier lives. Mercree teaches internationally sharing Medicine Woman Bootcamp, New Moon Goddess Bootcamp, Heart Shamanism, and Goddess Shamanism classes. Her services include online sessions. Mercree is the author of The Spiritual Girl's Guide to Dating: Your Enlightened Path to Love, Sex, and Soul Mates, A Little Bit of Chakras: An Introduction to Energy Healing, Joyful Living: 101 Ways to Transform Your Spirit and Revitalize Your Life, The Chakras and Crystals Cookbook: Juices, Sorbets, Smoothies, Salads, and Crystal Infusions to Empower Your Energy Centers, The Compassion Revolution: 30 Days of Living from the Heart, A Little Bit of Meditation, A Little Bit of Mindfulness, Essential Oils Handbook, and Apple Cider Vinegar Handbook. Mercree has been featured in Glamour, Women's Health, Inc., Shape, The Huffington Post, Mind Body Green, CBS, NBC, Hello Giggles, Reader's Digest and many more. Mercree holds a degree in early childhood education and worked as a Montessori Kindergarten teacher for seven years. She is also founder of Allegria Marketing, a boutique agency specializing in targeted marketing for wellness, beauty, and lifestyle brands. Mercree resides in Florida and enjoys reading, writing, art, dancing, snorkeling, free diving, and body boarding. Connect with Amy Leigh Mercree on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Snapchat @amyleighmercree and visit www.amyleighmercree.com (http://www.amyleighmercree.com) . A Little Bit of Mindfulness, Essential Oils Handbook, and Apple Cider Vinegar Handbook are available in paperback and e-book on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Amy-Leigh-Mercree/e/B0062S3S1M/ref=dp_byline_cont_book_1) and other retail locations. ______________________ If you would rather not receive future communications from Smith Publicity, please go to http://tcismith.pr-optout.com/OptOut.aspx?519228x41022x204776x1x5072564x24000x6&Email=submit%40theautochannel.com. Smith Publicity, 1930 East Marlton Pike The Executive Mews, Suite I-46, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003 United States