No matter if you're taking public transportation or fighting traffic in your car, the pre/post work commute can be stressful. The key to avoiding the stress? Distract yourself as best you can.
Research shows that effective methods for distracting yourself included singing or talking to oneself, doing work, reading, planning the day ahead or making plans for after work, and chewing gum. Talking to other commuters, admiring attractive commuters, and commuting outside the rush hour where possible, were also popular on the de-stressing scale.
I can vouch for this with personal experience: On the days where I read a magazine on the bus, I often almost miss my stop as opposed to when I have nothing to do and I'm counting down the stops until mine. Plus, there is no better way to pass your time on the bus than by browsing FitSugar.com on your blackberry, but I could be biased.
Fit's Tip: If you're taking the bus, then you may want to check out DearSugar's tips for proper bus etiquette so your own distractions don't end up stressing out (and annoying) everyone else on the bus.
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The dress itself is cool, but I'm surprised she is allowed to wear it while playing. I feel like if I was playing against her it would give her an unfair advantage because the color would be blinding or distracting, it would tire my eyes out and make it hard to see the ball.
1Every day I ride the bus and subway for an hour, always have my ipod and a novel to read. Definitely keeps me sane.
2Every day I ride the bus and subway for an hour, always have my ipod and a novel to read. Definitely keeps me sane.
3he he he, thought I was the only one that did that
browse fab sugar on my
blackberry.
4Lately, when I take public transportation, I listen to relaxing guided meditations on my iPhone. It's really amazing. You can actually download a free meditation here: http://www.hypno-freedom.com
5For my morning commute, I always listen to my favorite morning radio show (Chio in the Morning from Wired 96.5 in Philly). On the way home, it's all about my iTrip and iPod Nano!
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