Mindset in Motion

Driving is an activity that leans heavily on the Survival-Based Mindset .  Not only does driving involve physical danger, but it demands physical coordination, rapid sensory processing, and instinctive reactions. All traits which come naturally to the Survival-based mindset. In this mindset, we operate on habit and reflex, not deep thought. That’s why it’s so easy to miss an exit when we are driving our non-typical route. We were on automatic, our subconscious was in control. Although driving often naturally triggers a Survival-based mindset, I like to think that I shift away from that mindset into a more Balanced mindset when I drive. I stay alert, responsive, and physically engaged. But that doesn’t mean I’m immune to the emotional triggers of a Survival-based mindset. ⚠️ Survival-Based Reflexes and Emotional Reactions One downside of the Survival-Based Mindset is its defensiveness. It protects us from mental or physical threats through quick physical/verbal action but ca...