Traffic jams driving you crazy? It's no joke, they really can cause mental harm


If people are a company’s most important asset, leaders need to focus on ways that their work culture and policies can mitigate health issues caused by problems such as traffic congestion. — 123rf.com

It has taken me years to reach this point but I have been driving much more regularly on Malaysian roads over the past few months – an often character-building experience!

Back in Scotland, a traffic jam is when 10 cars line up and you move at a slightly slower pace on your way to your destination. By comparison, I’ve noticed that being stuck in traffic here offers the opportunity to get through a sizeable chunk of a Leo Tolstoy audiobook.

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