But who can blame them? They’ve dragged themselves out of bed at some ungodly hour to make a long, likely uncomfortable trip to their office. In fact, most people in KL spend an average of 51 minutes commuting on public transport daily, which is a hefty chunk of time.
There must be a better way to spend that hour or so of your time. So, instead of spending that time dozing off on a stranger’s shoulder, doom scrolling through TikTok, or just good ol’ staring into space, here’s five ways you could turn your commute into something you look forward to everyday.
1. Listen to an audiobook
If you’re one of those people who’ve been lamenting that they need to read more, this is the perfect commute activity for you.
From Audible to Scribd, the audiobook craze remains as popular as ever. Just pick your preferred audiobook streaming service and plug in! Yes, it really is that easy. Most services have thousands of audiobooks to choose from, so you’ll find something that’s right up your alley.
The best part? Audiobooks leave your eyes and hands free to ensure you don’t fall over when the train jerks, or miss your stop because you had your nose buried in a book.
2. Meditate
Have you been neglecting that New Year’s resolution to start meditating everyday? No judgement here – it can be hard to sit down and meditate when you’re juggling work, friends, family, relationships… the list goes on!
Which is exactly why your morning and evening commute is the perfect time for a little meditation sesh. Using meditation apps like Breathe, Headspace, or Calm, you can pick the meditation you’d like to do and arrive at work (or home) feeling more Zen than ever.
3. Brain teasers a.k.a. Wordle, Crosswords, Sudoku
Feel your brain turning into sludge with TikTok songs playing on repeat? We can relate – those tunes can be pretty catchy! But it’s probably not the best stimulation for your mind, when it could be doing other things instead.
So, how about challenging yourself to some brain teasers? Nothing quite beats the confidence of stepping into the office knowing you’ve already solved the Wordle of the day, or tackled two Sudoku puzzles before you even got home.
Solving brain teasers is more than convenient entertainment – research has shown that even attempting word puzzles and the like can increase cognitive function. See, mum? My phone is good for my brain!
4. Create interesting Spotify playlists
You know those memes of Spotify playlists where the song titles spell something out? Well, it’s time to try your hand at them!
Pick a theme and have at it. Here’s some theme inspiration for you:
- Song titles with fruits in the title
- Song titles including names of cities around the world
- Song titles with animals in the name
Of course, the ideas don’t stop there. Create playlists for each of your moods, or to share with friends. Sharing music can even help you develop a closer relationship as you discover new favourites together.
If you’re a little more old school, you could also create a special playlist for that special someone. Mix tapes were the romantic gesture of the nineties, so it’s only fitting that we should have a modern equivalent, right?
5. See if you can spot Zenyum’s ads on the KL MRT system!
Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? It’s fun, mysterious, and you’re driven to keep going to see what happens next.
Well, we have a scavenger hunt of sorts for you! See if you can spot our very own Zenyum ads at the following MRT underground stations:
- Muzium Negara
- Pasar Seni
- Merdeka
- Pavilion Bukit Bintang
- Tun Razak Exchange
- Cochrane
- AEON Maluri
So, what did you think of these 5 nifty tips to make your commute better? Make sure to give them a try to make the most of your commute!
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