What I Stopped Thinking About Going Car-Free
10 hours ago
- #alternative transportation
- #mental load reduction
- #car-free living
- The author highlights the significant cognitive load removed by not owning a car for 5 years.
- Specific burdens avoided include gas prices, parking, insurance, maintenance, registration, smog checks, traffic, car washes, and 'check engine' lights.
- Life without a car allows for more mental space to focus on personal connections and daily activities.
- Car ownership costs are often normalized as an unavoidable part of living, but alternatives exist and can be liberating.
- The author acknowledges that owning a car has utility for many but encourages questioning its perceived necessity.