Enhance your Public Transport Experience

By Madison De Silva

April, 2023

Public transit is unique in that you have nothing to do for the moment other than wait. If you choose to take the subway, you will not have signal to access the internet. What can you do with all this free time? We have listed some ideas below.

The most common thing to do is to listen to music. This is exciting as it gives your mind a chance to wander. Daydreaming increases your creativity and problem-solving skills. In addition to this, daydreaming while on your commute will reduce your urge to daydream on the job.

You have the opportunity to observe the people around you. When people-watching, make note of people's behaviours and fashion choices. People-watching will allow you to learn more about yourself and your community. While people-watching, you also practice being mindful and present in the moment. This is a practice used by many people to cope with stressful situations.

When you are using public transport, you have the opportunity to take up a new hobby. On the subway when you don't have any cell signal, some ideas are sketching, language learning, reading, or writing. If you are taking a mode of transportation which allows cell signal, your options are endless as there are websites and tutorials on the internet for almost anything.

Your commute doesn't mean you have to be unproductive. When using public transportation, you have the opportunity to make your time commuting the most productive time of your day!