If you answered (b) or (c) to most of the questions, you may be one of millions of people who feel chronically short of time, tend to perform every task faster, and get flustered when encountering any kind of delay. It has gotten to the point where "deskfast" and "dashboard dining" are overtaking what used to be a pleasurable given: sitting down at a table and eating.
I suggest three basic steps for conquering hurry sickness and creating a more satisfying and sustainable living speed:
1. Become aware of words and behaviors which regularly, and often unconsciously, promote hurried living. Some popular speed phrases are "just a second," "as soon as possible," "grab a bite," and "I've got to run." Speed behaviors include finishing someone's sentence, feeling anxious while waiting, and dashing through a yellow light before it turns red.
2. Understand that hurry is not an innocent and inevitable consequence of modern life. Chronic hurry threatens your emotional, social, and spiritual well-being in numerous ways, including limiting your capacity to work efficiently and creatively, and diminishing quality time with family and friends.
3. Think of small things you can do to slow down. For starters, review the speed phrases and behaviors in step one and determine that you will resist using these phrases and practice altering these behaviors. Once you've succeeded, move on to other small objectives and changes. Over time, you will adjust your living speed to the point that you'll be rushing less and relishing more.