The journey to and from work can often be the most frustrating part of the day, with eager commuters keen to squeeze every possible working moment they can out of their schedule.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But trying to get a head start on the day’s work doesn’t always pan out for some people; and in fact, experts often recommend that you shouldn’t spend your whole commute working. And as no successful professional should ever start their day simply zoning out on social media, we’ve put \u00a0together tips on increasing productivity and reducing stress on your commute, no matter the length of your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n Do you dread a gym session after a long day at work and a tiring commute? Combine your exercise and commute in one by cycling, walking or even running to work and add extra time to relax to your day. If you need to look sharp in the morning, then try commuting just on your way into work. A change of clothes and some products to freshen you up are all you need otherwise to get started healthily. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n And according to a 2012 study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, people with longer commutes had higher blood pressure, bigger waistlines, and were less fit than those who worked closer to home. Why not turn that around and look better, feel healthier and get that good rush of endorphins for your morning meeting?<\/span><\/p>\n If you work in a remote location and require your car to get you where you need to be, your time doesn’t need to be wasted. Downloading audiobooks and keeping up to date with podcasts are the ideal opportunity to either unwind by listening to your favourite fictional story, or become more knowledgeable about your area of work. <\/span>Entrepreneur<\/span><\/a> released this list of the best podcasts for entrepreneurs in 2017 – our favourite is <\/span>Entrepreneur On Fire<\/span><\/a>, a podcast which interviews inspiring businessmen and women 7 days a week.<\/span><\/p>\n Listening to music will either get you pumped up or get you relaxed depending on what you listen to and it’s the perfect way to drown out the deafening hum of other commuters on their way to work. If you listen to something energising on the morning commute, try switching it out in the evening for something that gives you the motivation to relax and calm down for the evening. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\nMake your commute your exercise<\/span><\/h1>\n
Update your audiobook and podcast list<\/span><\/h1>\n
Unwind with relaxing music<\/span><\/h1>\n