As more and more people return to their usual morning commutes, the roads are becoming congested once again. If you’ve spent your life dreading the drive to and from work, we’re here to help. From preparing the night before to turning your drive into “me time,” here are four ways to make your morning commute more enjoyable.
Take your time
We understand the inclination to get to your office as quickly as possible, but what if you flipped the script?
Instead of taking the direct route and stressing your way through rush hour, leave a little earlier and take alternate routes.
This removes the stress of getting stuck in traffic and shakes up a boring routine.
Get ready the night before
The more you need to do in the morning, the worse your morning is. If you prepare a work lunch, make it the night before and keep it in the fridge.
You can even pick out your outfit and set up the coffee to fill your thermos with the push of a button.
Every action you perform the night before is another few minutes of precious sleep in the morning.
Make it “me time”
Most people spend their commute thinking about the coming workday, but you should leave work at work.
Instead, make every moment in your car about something, anything, other than your job.
Listen to your favorite podcast, create a playlist of fantastic bops, or come up with brain teasers that keep you engaged on the trip.
E-bike to work
Finally, if your office isn’t too far from your home, you should think about an electric bicycle.
While you’ll need to brush up on bike safety before taking it for a spin, you can start your day with an exhilarating experience that fills your lungs with fresh air.
An e-bike also allows you to set the pace — either pedal and get some exercise or sit back and let the motor do all the work.
Now that you know these ways to make your morning commute more enjoyable, start your day off right and get to work in a great mood.
