7 Tips for Maximizing Your Commute Time

For many commuters, the time spent getting to and from work takes up a huge chunk of the day. If you have to travel an hour to get to work, that’s 2 hours of your valuable time that’s potential wasted 5 days a week. With 10 extra hours per week, you could certainly get a lot done. Money Crashers thinks that just because you’re traveling doesn’t mean that your time has to be wasted. Check out these tips for remaining productive during your commute:

  1. Learn a Foreign Language: whether you drive or take public transportation, you can listen to CDs or podcasts that teach you a new language. Not only does knowledge of more languages make you more marketable in terms of job placement; learning a language this way can also help reduce stress levels.
  2. Take a Class: try downloading free college courses from top universities through iTunes U and listening while you drive or ride.
  3. Knit or Take Up Another Hobby: if you take public transportation to work, try knitting or crocheting during that time. You could even eventually sell your creations on sites like Amazon and eBay to profit from work you’ve done in your “free time.”

For more ideas, head over to Money Crashers’ 7 Ways to Maximize Your Commute Time to Work.