Zen and the Art of Not Getting Mad While Driving (Through Life)

I now choose calm over chaos, acceptance over anger, understanding over irritation. Never forget, everyone on the plane arrives at the same time.

I’ve become a great deal calmer in recent years, and therapy has been crucial to recognising and understanding my emotions. A few years ago, my therapist introduced me to an emotion wheel. Each week, I'd print out the wheel and jot down little notes next to how I was feeling, aligned with the appropriate spot on the wheel. At our weekly sessions, she an…