7 ways to make your commute more productive

What better place to start a side hustle than the tube?

Hands up who listens to music while on the tube? Well, clearly I cannot see you but I am assuming your hand is up.

For those working in London, commuting can take up to two hours each way per day – sometimes more if there are train delays.

While music can help you chill out, there can be other more productive ways to use this time – unless you are my boyfriend whose commute is a seven-minute walk (I wish I was kidding).

To help us out, the experts at Datadial have revealed seven ways you can make your commute more productive.

1. Work on a side hustle

Side hustle is synonymous with Millennials in that it is a side project or passion that takes us away from our normal day-job and allows us be creative and passionate about something completely different. If you have a passion or project that you want to work on but find you don’t have the time in-between your job and social life, then your commute is a fantastic time to get started on this.

2. Listen to podcasts

Podcasts have become hugely popular recently and with so many available to choose from, you are guaranteed to never be bored on your commute again. Whether it’s educational, cultural or interview based, listening to something you enjoy can spark creativity and get you mentally prepared for the day.

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3. Write a blog

Or jot down some musings in a journal. It’s a great way to get your thoughts and passions down in a place that’s your own and can sometimes be quite profitable. If your area of interest is niche, you might be able to capitalise on the content if it’s engaging to the audience.

4. Catch up on emails

Yes this one is work related – however if you have quite a full-on job which is quite time-consuming, sometimes using your morning commute to go through emails, or to prep for meetings can mean you arrive to work feeling much more prepared and ahead of schedule.

5. Read a good book

Your tube commute is the perfect time to get back into reading. Whether it’s a novel or work-related, this will awaken your mind and take you away from the surroundings of your commute, ensuring you arrive into work much more calm and composed.

6. Catch up with a friend or family member

If you have a busy work and social life, chances are you won’t have much time left in the day to catch up with old friends or family members, the commute is a great time to call and see how they are. Sometimes a good chat with a loved one can put you in a really great mood and get you ready to face the day.

7. Meditate

If you suffer from stress and anxiety on your way to work, a great thing to do is to get into meditating apps which can really soothe and relax you. Headspace is a great app to calm the mind and make you more productive for the day.

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