embrace your commute (photo: aurelio.asiain)
i used to dread my 2-3 hours of daily car commuting, until i hopped on public transit and made it my solo time. my commute became a precious commodity i always looked forward to before entering a hectic office. now, when i’m not wfh, i walk or bike to the bus or BART and have about a 40 minute commute. i love the focused downtime.
simplify your work day and enjoy a single-tasking commute:
- read (e.g. #bookaweek #nyt #kindle)
- discover new music and podcasts (#pandora #itunes #npr)
- finish a work project
- set new work, personal and fitness goals
- text, call or write your family and loved ones & tell them you love them
- meet your commute neighbor
- use this time as your only window(s) during the day for social networking
- meditate
- daydream