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Are you commuting into the office more regularly?

With so many organizations calling people back to the office more regularly, I wanted to share some strategies to make your more productive.

Here are my top 5 tips:

🚉 Take public transit (instead of driving). I used to drive all the time because I liked the flexibility. But once I committed to working around the commuter train schedule, I realized how much easier it was! (Thank you Metrolinx). I’m no longer battling traffic. I can pop open my laptop to get a jump start on some tasks, catch up with my friends on social, meditate, or snooze. Plus, I figure I’m getting bonus points from Mother Earth🌎️ with less time in my car.

🚗 Stagger your commute time. Where possible, try to avoid busy rush-hours. If you’re an early-bird, can you start your workday earlier? If you’re definitely not an early-bird (I like to press snooze), can you do a bit of focus work at home and then commute into the office when the roads are less busy?

🎧️ Invest in your learning by listening to something inspiring. I'm an avid fan of Audible books and amazed with how quickly I can power through books this way. I also love listening to podcasts. Some of my top picks include Laura Vanderkam’s Before Breakfast, The Mel Robbins Show, HBR Women at Work (which is now wrapped up, but there are several gems in their archives), The Mindset Mentor, and my friend and colleague Ron Monteiro’s Love Mondays.

💻️ Can you lean into the power of AI to have your devices read key documents to you? This works whether you’re walking or driving or riding a unicycle to work.

💤 Claim your commute as extra “me” time. If you’re not driving, consider taking a nap or watching your favourite show (using headphones of course to avoid disturbing your fellow commuters).

Bonus tip: If you're driving, park a few blocks away from your office. You're getting extra steps and you may be able to avoid paying outrageous parking fees.

What other ways are you using your commute time? Please share in the comments. We could all use some inspiration to make these commutes more productive (and even enjoyable).

I am almost always ready to embrace the change in scenery and the increased energy Fall brings. 🍂

But if you happen to feel a little less “spring” in your step as we dive into sweater weather and pumpkin spice everything☕️, it may help you to invest in some key strategies to help you lift your spirits, recharge your day - and reset yourself.

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I've put together 5 timeless principles of productivity (link in the comments), and I'd love to hear what works for you.


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