Buses and trains consume large chunks of my day, but I've learned to make commuting time pay by carrying out creative, practical and meditative tasks.It's possible to get more mileage out of the day, by using commuting time to the fullest. I've studied other public transportation riders, and here are some activities I've witnessed:
- Plan a daily or weekly agenda
- Read a book
- Read newspapers or magazines
- Recycle newspapers, magazines and books (i.e. leave reading material on the seat for another rider.)
- Sit and stare (My favorite form of meditation.)
- Listen to music
- Work on a laptop
- Watch a movie or television show on a laptop or portable DVD player
- Write in a journal
- Write a short poem or fiction
- Play music on a guitar or violin
- Chew gum
- Sleep
- Work on crossword puzzles, word games or number challenges
- Settle an argument, emote or cry (catharsis)
- Check e-mail
- Write an e-mail
- Send a text message
- Talk loudly on a cell phone
- Talk quietly on a cell phone
- Use sign language
- Eat
- Drink coffee
- Play video games
- Apply makeup
- Study for an exam
- Proofread work assignments
- Do homework
- Pray
- People watch
- Make new friends
- Sight see
- Provide travel advice for out-of-town visitors
- Sell socks, jewelry, candy and other small items
- Purchase socks, jewelry or candy
- Prepare for a meeting
- Check travel arrangements
- Study fellow passengers
- Exercise (One passenger used an overhead bar to do chin ups.)
- Practise deep-breathing exercises
- Take a guided-mental meditation trip
- Read advertisements, public service announcements and other posted material
- Study the real estate market
- Take children on a frugal tour of the city or region
- Learn a language
- Practise a speech or presentation
- Network with other professionals
- Campaign for a cause, charity or political issue
- Give charity
- Plan meals for the week
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1 comment:
While I appreciate the sentiment, approximately one out of five of your recommendations are either illegal or incredibly annoying to fellow passengers. I've observed people soil themselves, break dance, pick fights, vomit and form drum circles on public transportation, but they aren't activities that should be encouraged any more than doing chin ups on the bars, feeding rats with your food waste, or dusting other people with your cosmetics.
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