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15 Amazing Tips to Make Your Daily Commute to Work Productive

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Here’s How to Make Your Daily Commute to Work More Productive

by Bobbi Marin, California Business Journal
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Commuting in the city can be time-consuming because of the distance or the traffic. Roads remain highly congested during work hours which can waste some valuable moments of your life. Want to know how to make your daily commute to work productive? Keep reading below.

1. Explore Music

Listening to music is a fun way to pass time during your commute. Music has many psychological benefits. It helps to elevate your mood and cheer you up. Listening to music releases dopamine which helps you to be more optimistic and lets you energetically work the whole day.

2. Watch Something

You can watch a movie or an episode of your favorite series while on a bus or the subway. Entertainment is essential for us to relieve stress and feel happy. Watching something while sitting idle during the commute is a great way to utilize time.

3. Get Some Exercise

Using an electric bike for commuting can help you get some light exercise. You’ll be able to stay fit and reduce costs by choosing a bike over regular means of traveling. This will have long-term benefits as well. You can get a fast electric bike to reach your workplace faster.

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4. Get Mentally Prepared for the Day

Take a breath. Sometimes you leave for work in haste and forget to think about what you’re going to do the whole day. You can lose focus and make mistakes because of this.

So, take a seat back and let yourself be calm for a moment. You don’t have to do physical work all the time. Let your mind relax and prepare for the job you’re about to do after your commute or even while you’re at it.

5. Enjoy the Moment

Live in the moment. Check out the environment and the scenery around you. If you’re commuting from one city to another or maybe one country to another, then enjoy the journey. Click photographs, take in the views, etc.

6. Play Audiobooks

Audiobooks are an efficient way to spend time during long journeys. You can listen to something you’ve been meaning to read but couldn’t find the opportunity to. Once you get used to them, you’ll be surprised how easily audiobooks sweep you away.

7. Listen to a Podcast

Podcasts, if you are unaware, are audio of people discussing a particular thing. It can be an ongoing issue around the globe or just some random gossip between some people over something. There is an extensive amount of these available that would propel you forward for the work day ahead.

If you’re not familiar with podcasts then you can browse them on your weekend to see what type you like.

8. Make a Phone Call

If you stay super busy over the week then making an important call while getting to your workplace might be useful. It’ll also help you to pass your time while being productive. Remember, it doesn’t have to be a long call. You can check up on your loved ones, colleagues, or friends while you’re on the bus. A quick call will leave you feeling nice and your loved ones appreciated.

9. Meditate

Late-night or very early commutes can be noise-free. Meditating during this time can help you prepare for the next task both mentally and physically. Meditation calms your nerves and mentally prepares you for the next day.

10. Prepare A To-do List

When you have tasks piled up, it can be a bit tough to keep track of them. Making a to-do list will organize your tasks and help you complete them in a particular order. This small step will help you later while you’re at your work.

11. Read a Book

If you’re not the one who’s driving, then reading a book on psychology or any other subject you’re interested in can be the comfiest thing you could do while on a bus or train. Reading books is also good for your mental well-being. It allows you to learn new ideas and things that may be useful later in life.

12. Reply to Texts and Emails

Texts and emails pile up if you’re too busy to check on them from time to time. You can reply to these on your way to the office.

Replying to texts and emails is a necessary but forgettable job. Doing this while on the commute can prove to be very productive.

13. Discover a New Skill

Sometimes commuting can even take hours at a stretch. While you’re at it, learn something new from the internet. You can watch YouTube videos, or just google things you didn’t know much about.

You can always try to learn a new language or watch some cooking videos to learn new techniques. Learning business skills don’t have to be very complex. Learning small skills or know-how will help you in the long run.

14. Take an Online Course

You can take classes for an online course on your way to the office. You can utilize the hours this way and learn something new.

Choose a course that can be useful in your corporate life. Many online platforms offer credible courses with recorded lectures that can be listened to while on the move.

15. Check Out the News

Staying updated with the world around you is very important. You can check the latest local or national news on your way to stay in the know of what’s going on.

Conclusion

Long commutes every day can be tiresome and a waste of time. It is normal to want to utilize that time for something constructive. There is a bunch of stuff you can do to reduce boredom.

For instance, you can select something to increase your efficiency and skillset. Hopefully, this guide has given you new ideas to try.

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