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Have you ever found yourself bored out of your mind in a busy bus or train, and then thought to yourself: “Welp, there goes another hour of my life I’ll never get back?”
We’ve all been there. And while there is value in using this time to unwind and relax, let’s be honest, it’ll be much easier to relax once you get home. Wouldn’t it be better to get some work done during this time, so you’ll have less to worry about once you get home or once you’re at the office?
If that sounds like an appealing argument, here are five tips to help turn your commute into one of the most productive parts of your day.
1 – Plan Ahead
Commuting is a boring routine. But one of the advantages of having a routine is that you can count on it being repetitive. That allows you to plan ahead.
Take a look at what tasks you need to perform regularly, and figure out which of them you can assign to be done during your commute. For example, you may not be able to take client calls during a noisy commute, but you can probably answer some emails. Or organize your schedule for the following day.
Your goal is to prevent commute time from being dead time. And for that, it can be helpful to plan ahead and leave yourself work you can get done during the commute. That’ll free up your time to focus on other tasks during the rest of your day.
2 – Embrace Technology
Having the right tools on hand can greatly expand what work you can and can’t get done during your commute. On top of a laptop and a smartphone, you may also want to invest in a power bank to keep your devices charged. Peripherals like Bluetooth mice, keyboards, and pens can also do wonders for your productivity.
Accidents are more likely to happen during a commute. So make sure you have a good Microsoft Surface screen protector to make sure your device is safe. And a screen protector on your phone too, of course.
3 – Protect Your Focus
You should be on the lookout for clever ways to avoid distractions when you’re trying to get work done. This includes looking for emptier spots on the bus or train, wearing earplugs or noise-canceling headphones, and anything else you can think of to help you stay focused on your work.
Don’t worry if you have a hard time staying focused at first. You will get better at ignoring regular distractions with practice.
4 – Get work done offline
Do you get shoddy reception during your commute? With enough pre-planning, you can get a lot done without internet access. Just get the files you’ll need in a thumb drive before you leave work. Or set up a cloud storage solution on your laptop, and let it sync at work before you leave for the day.
5 – Be productive through audio
Maybe your commute is very cramped or you just want to rest your eyes after a full day. In cases like that, audio is often the best solution. You can use industry podcasts and audiobooks to get some work-related studying done during your commute. You can also use text-to-speech tools to read you everything from work documents to email, chat messages, and more.
These may seem like small tasks to accomplish. But over the course of months and years, these small accomplishments add up.
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