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12.27.08 -- Routan Routine
Routan Routine
5 Ways to turn a multitasking morning nightmare into a busy parent’s dream come true.
It’s no secret that men and women hit their multitasking peak in their early 20s. Neurological studies account for the relative ease with which mossy minds can successfully cram for a big exam in a busy coffee shop while texting a friend about last night’s party. It seems that when you’re young, our frontal cortex is able to drown out internal chatter and switch focus from task to task with astonishing speed. Unfortunately, as we get older, our ability to tune out distractions drastically diminishes. Throw in a new baby, a job and a house to run, and this “internal chatter” can sound more like a holy clatter. What was that Web site with those adorable leather bibs? Are the in-laws still coming in for the weekend? Do I have everything I need for this morning’s conference call? What exactly is Web 2.0? I think we’re out of baby formula. What were the takeaways from yesterday’s meeting?
The stress of navigating life’s eight-lane expressway can create mental traffic jams that lead to a poor health. But there’s hope. You can reverse the damaging effects of multitasking by taking some time to clear your thoughts and refresh your mind. We suggest a drive on a tree-lined, two-lane road inside the spacious and well-appointed interior of the Routan. Seriously. Here are five ways the Routan can help you focus on what’s really important: You. And your family.
1) Head off a multitasking meltdown by taking an active role in your health & well-being. What if you could drive to work every morning with a nutritionist riding shotgun, discussing the latest trends in nutrition, encouraging you to stay healthy and sharing some secrets to reducing stress? With Routan’s SIRIUS® satellite radio, you’ll find all kinds of unique programming- like the Oprah & Friends show- that will give you something to think about other than your to-do list. Consider it your own little healthy-enablers-carpool club. Of course, we understand there will days when you just have to shake it to your favorite tune. Don’t worry. We’re not judging.
2) Go ahead, accelerate into the next turn.
Feels good, doesn’t it? The way the tires hold the road. The sensation of being in total control of a situation for once in your life. True to its roots, that’s the essence of the Routan aren’t willing to sacrifice acceleration and handling for second-row storage and tailgate-party seating. Does that sound like anyone you know?
3) Take the road less traveled for a change.
Someone once said, if you really want to find yourself, go out and get lost. Obviously that person never enjoyed lost-free living with the Routan’s optional high-resolution 3D imaging navigation system. But still, the idea isn’t altogether a bad one. In fact, we encourage you to escape the hustle and bustle of your day-to-day schedule every once in a while and take a few hours for yourself. You’ve earned it.
4) Entertain the kiddies.
Thanks to Routan’s optional multimedia rear-seat entertainment system, you can take a piece of your family rec. room with you. Keep the kids happy on your next road trip or commute to school with as many as two 9” roof-mounted, flat panel displays with DVD playback. And for your own entertainment, the Joybox™ system’s 30-gig hard drive and USB port lets you transfer music and picture files from CDs and even play movies on the navigation screen while you’re parked. After all, why should the kids have all the fun?
And when you’re finished browsing quaint town squares of soaking in the scenery of rural back roads, the Routan’s navigation system will help guide you home, safe and sound. It can’t, however, unload that cute lamp you found in the antique shop.
5) Make the neighbors jealous- really, really jealous.
This is your chance to flaunt it with dignity and grace. The rich accents and technological gadgetry. The fit and the finish. The VW badge right there on the grille that screams, “Look, but don’t touch.” With hundreds of features surrounding a responsive and performance-oriented power plant, this is the anti-minivan’s minivan. It’s more than a vehicle; it’s a statement. When you roll into your driveway in a Routan, you can count on three things: 1) It’ll make your house look better. 2) You’ll feel a little like someone famous. 3) The neighbors will look. They always do.
This article is taken from DasAuto Magazine. Fall/Winter 2008 vol46// No 2 pp 44-49
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