After experiencing moments of togetherness with family in our hometown, it's time for us to return to the land where we have worked. With the traffic conditions being very busy, don't forget to be careful, maintain your health and be patient on the road ( illustration: Freepik)
Unesa.ac.id, SURABAYA—After enjoying the Eid Al-Fitr moments with their families in their hometowns, travelers are now preparing to return to overseas lands. Before traveling back, there are several things you need to pay attention to so that the journey in the middle of the return flow is safe and smooth.
Psychology lecturer, Faculty of Psychology, UNESA, Siti Jaro'ah, S.Psi., M.A., said that The atmosphere of the return flow is similar to the conditions of the homecoming flow where homecoming travelers both carry luggage.
"At homecoming we bring souvenirs from the city to the village, in the return flow we carry souvenirs from the village to the city. Vehicles are usually "full of people and goods. There are small children, including those on motorbikes, everyone has to be extra careful," he said.
Facing backflow which is also predicted to be heavy, attention to health and physical fitness is the main key. Poor physical condition can increase emotional and stress levels, especially in hot weather during the day.
The Blora-born lecturer emphasized that adequate rest is highly recommended before and during the trip. This is very necessary, even if you feel you are still strong, because pushing yourself can be dangerous.
He also suggested that motorists set a rest target every few hours, as an effort to maintain fitness and safety while traveling.
Siti Jaro'ah invites everyone to instill the principle of 'alon-alon but lakon' which if you rush to reach your destination can increase the risk of accidents and reduce the level of calm when driving.
In dealing with situations in roads that might provoke feelings of annoyance or anger due to the behavior of other drivers, he advises to stay focused on your own vehicle and yourself.
"We have no control over how other people drive, but what we can control is our own behavior on the road," he said.
"The road is a place where many characters meet, some are reckless, impatient, and so on. We must be more patient and avoid conflict and focus on personal safety by "avoid interactions that have the potential to trigger negative emotions," he explained.
Siti Jaro'ah advised motorists to calculate the estimated distance traveled and consider the terrain they will encounter. According to him, every driver needs to have a good understanding of how long the journey will take, as well as the route and terrain that will be traversed.
In this way, travelers will be better prepared to face various situations that may occur on the road. Apart from that, vehicle preparation should not be neglected, by carrying out proper maintenance before the trip to reduce the risk of damage or other problems during the trip.
He also provides tips regarding the implementation of effective relaxation techniques that can be applied by drivers to reduce stress and fatigue levels while traveling.
One and the main thing is breathing exercises. According to him, motorists can reduce stress levels by practicing deep breathing regularly.
When faced with annoying situations such as reckless behavior from other drivers on the road, motorists can take a deep breath and exhale slowly.< /p>
By repeating this breathing exercise regularly, it is hoped that drivers will be able to maintain their calm and concentration on the road. []
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Reporter: Mohammad Dian Purnama (FMIPA)
Editor: @zam*
Illustration: Freepik
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