In your daily routine of picking up and delivering freight, you must be prepared. What do I mean by this? It’s called trip planning. You have to sit down before every load and plan out your trip. You must determine your fuel stops, hours of service availability, pick up times and delivery times. Unless you do this, you’ll make mistakes. Our fight against pornography must be handled the same way. Have a plan to handle the attacks you’ll get every day, and make a conscious decision to beat this problem. Unless you do, you’ll make mistakes that could last the rest of your life. Decide today to win this fight. Need help with your plan? Give us a call. We can help.

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You may have heard of people who experienced deep vein thrombosis (DVT) after taking a long airplane trip. Driving for long stretches at a time can affect your health the same as a long airplane ride. While it is not unusual to experience some pain from sitting, pain may also occur because of a more serious condition.

Prolonged sitting or standing can cause the fluid in the leg veins (venous congestion) to build up causing inflammation and pain. The end result can range from unsightly varicose veins or, the more serious DVT. There is also a chance of a pulmonary embolism in which blood clots break free and travel to the lungs. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor:

1. Swelling in one or both legs

2. Pain or tenderness in one or both legs (may occur only when standing or walking)

3. Warmth in the skin of the affected leg

4. Red or discolored skin in the affected leg

5. Visible surface veins

6. Leg fatigue

If you also experience sudden coughing that may bring up blood, sharp chest pain, rapid breathing or shortness of breath, or severe lightheadedness you may have a pulmonary embolism and you should seek medical treatment immediately.

Some tips to relieve the congestion include:

1. Wearing compression hosiery

2. Increasing physical activity

3. Elevating your legs above your heart for fifteen to thirty minutes when they are aching

4. Follow the tips from a previous article for getting exercise on the road.

If you are concerned about deep vein thrombosis, see your doctor. Your doctor may order a test such as an ultrasound, venography or MRI to confirm the diagnosis.

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Are you looking forward to the holidays or dreading another family dinner filled with stress? If it’s the second, you are not alone. Many people dread the holidays due to the stress of interacting with family and all the accompanying drama, hurt feelings, and anger that can result when families get together.

Having people with different personalities and backgrounds in the same room is often frustrating. People tend to hold on to grudges and resentments for years, a situation in which not everyone is going to have a wonderful holiday. However, you don’t have to succumb to the stress and conflicts around you. Here are a few tips to help make this holiday more enjoyable:
• Prior to the event, make a mental list of who is going to be present. Then determine what topics may be off limits or how you will respond to other people. Being prepared helps defuse tense situations. Try to have a sense of humor and remember what you love about each person.
• Remember there will always be leftovers! Don’t treat the meal as an all-you-can-eat buffet that you must consume in one sitting.
• Greet everyone with a hug and a “nice to see you.” Start the day on a good note and keep your comments positive and in the moment.
• Everyone’s favorite subject is themselves, so take time to ask them questions about their favorite subject. Put the focus on the other individual and you will come across as a wonderful person.
• Spend time with the children. Ask about their hobbies and interests and spend some time playing with them.
• Rick Warren said, “You can only win friends to Christ. You can’t reach your enemies.” Make friends with your family; you might just find out that you really like them.
• Focus on the value of the other people around you. You may not approve of their lifestyle and decisions, but you can always value them personally.
• If seeing family causes you too much stress, you can always say no. Spend time with your spouse and kids or with good friends.

And always remember: if the stress of the holidays is too much to bear, log on to www.DriversWellness.com and click on the link to Lighthouse Network. Trained counselors are available to help you manage the stress.

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For more help, see your doctor or check out our Resources Partners when you click this link or contact us. You can also call our toll-free Trucker Prayer Line at 1-877-797-PRAY (7729). We’re here for you.

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