{"id":10229,"date":"2022-08-25T15:06:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T21:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/?p=10229"},"modified":"2023-03-09T09:07:30","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T16:07:30","slug":"truck-driver-blues-staying-happy-on-the-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englandlogistics.com\/truck-driver-blues-staying-happy-on-the-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Truck Driver Blues: Staying Happy on the Road"},"content":{"rendered":"
There\u2019s a reason that trucker drivers are regarded as heroes. Mile after mile, trucking can be a lonely, stressful and physically demanding gig.<\/span><\/p>\n In fact, 26.9%<\/a> of truckers suffer from some form of depression\u2014more than \u00bc of the entire industry are feeling the truck driver blues.<\/span><\/p>\n Why is that number so high?<\/span><\/p>\n Well, the National Library of Medicine<\/a> reports that long-haul drivers, \u201cface a myriad of occupational pressures and demands\u201d that are brutal.<\/span><\/p>\n To name just a few,<\/span><\/p>\n Of course, everyone feels down now and then. But sustained sadness over months, or even years, can have a serious effect<\/a> on your health.<\/span><\/p>\n For sake of your well-being and happiness, here are a few hacks you can use to be happier on the road.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n When getting up is a struggle, pushing up might seem like an impossibility.<\/span><\/p>\n Though tough at first, exercise can make a massive difference in your overall mood in several ways, including:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n As it turns out, the adage \u201cthe more the merrier\u201d has some science-backed truth.<\/span><\/p>\n The National Library of Medicine<\/a> has demonstrated that social interaction produces dopamine, \u201cwhich gives us a little high and it kills pain, it\u2019s like a naturally produced morphine.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n If you need a pick-me-up, try calling up an old friend. You\u2019ll both be glad you did!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for dopamine, providing service through small acts of kindness is a lottery of a move.<\/span><\/p>\n Research<\/a> shows a correlation between declining rates of depression and frequent acts of service.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s a pretty beautiful irony: By turning outward, you can find healing within.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Life is meant to be enjoyed. Trucking is filled with breathtaking views and the freedom of the open road.<\/span><\/p>\n But, if you\u2019re like so many truckers struggling with truck driver blues, try working out, getting out, and giving out to see a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n \u2014<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0England Carrier Services<\/a> (ECS) division\u00a0offers various services for carriers ranging from maintenance to support. As ECS members, carriers have access to nationwide discounts on fuel and tires from dedicated team members committed to finding the best price. ECS also provides factoring services with benefits such as same-day funding to a bank account or fuel card. These options allow carriers the freedom to focus on growing their business while saving time and money.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" There\u2019s a reason that trucker drivers are regarded as heroes. Mile after mile, trucking can be a lonely, stressful and physically demanding gig. In fact, 26.9% of truckers suffer from some form of depression\u2014more than \u00bc of the entire industry are feeling the truck driver blues. Why is that number so high? 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1. Fighting Truck Driver Blues: Get moving<\/span><\/h4>\n
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2. Fighting Truck Driver Blues: Get talking<\/span><\/h4>\n
3. Fighting Truck Drive Blues: Get generous<\/span><\/h4>\n