Do You Dread Your Commute? Maximize it by Doing Something Smart (and Productive!)

For those of us who live far away from work, the daily commute can seem like wasted time. We usually fall into the trap of hopping on the bus and zoning out with Instagram or jumping in the car and listening to whatever talk radio has the least commercials. Instead of seeing your commute as a hindrance, learn to embrace the down time and dedicate those to-and-from trips to learning. We've compiled a few of our favorite ways to optimize the commute for increased productivity and creativity.