Why do I have such bad parking anxiety?

“Parking anxiety” might sound dramatic but it is more common than you would think. It stems from the uncertainty of whether you will find a parking spot once you reach your destination. Will I have to go around and around not knowing where to park? Will I be late?



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Before you hit the road, book a parking space so that there's a spot waiting for you. This completely removes the anxious anticipation of not being able to find a parking space. Usually, parking spaces are cheaper than you would imagine - and much less costly than a parking ticket!

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Although parking may not be the first thing that comes to mind when listing off the top stressors in life, it's surprisingly common in daily routines. Parking anxiety can manifest when heading to the office during rush hour, going to a Saturday evening gig or even just visiting a shopping centre.

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“Parking anxiety” might sound dramatic but it is more common than you would think. It stems from the uncertainty of whether you will find a parking spot once you reach your destination. Will I have to go around and around not knowing where to park?

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Pretend you're alone when parking Trying to park in a busy car park or in a parallel space on the road can feel even scarier when people are waiting. Focus on simply getting into the space as safely as possible, put your indicator on to let them know what you're doing then pretend that there's no one else there.

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“Parking anxiety” might sound dramatic but it is more common than you would think. It stems from the uncertainty of whether you will find a parking spot once you reach your destination. Will I have to go around and around not knowing where to park? Will I be late?

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