For most, the commute to work is tedious and stressful; particularly if you rely upon public transportation. Did you know there are ways to make it more productive?
By utilising your commute, it’s possible to carry out numerous productive tasks, helping you to get a head start on your working day. Here, we’ll look at some of the most productive tasks you can undertake on your journey to work.
Make notes and record your thoughts
If you’re stuck driving the commute to work, there’s still ways to be productive before you reach the office. Recording your thoughts and notes along the way is a great way to make the most of the drive, using voice tools such as Google Voice to make your recordings safely.
You can record notes regarding any projects you’re working on, or to help get a head start on a business plan you’re creating. You could also use it to think up and record new ideas and ways to improve the business.
Set the day’s goals
One habit many successful people claim to have, is using their commute to set the day’s goals. Knowing what you want to achieve by the end of the day gives you a much clearer direction, as well as the motivation to achieve more throughout the day.
Remember to not set your goals to be too ambitious as otherwise you’ll end up feeling frustrated and deflated at the end of the day.
Book your travel in advance
If you do rely on public transport to get to and from work, getting your tickets can take up a surprising amount of time. Why not plan ahead and book your tickets in advance? You can book super off peak tickets in advance to save you a lot of money as well as time on your commute.
This time you save can then be used to spend on productive tasks throughout the journey. It also reduces a lot of stress, ensuring you have a clearer head to think about the work tasks you have to complete that day.
Use it for personal growth
Another way to spend the commute is to focus on personal growth. This will help you to fully relax and therefore feel more refreshed by the time you get to work. The commute can often eat into your personal time, so it makes sense to utilise it to enjoy a little “you time”. If you aren’t driving, take a book to read or listen to some relaxing music.
Your commute really doesn’t have to be tedious and stressful. The above are just some of the ways you can use it to be more productive.
