Commuting to work or flying to another country involves a lot of waiting around. It’s easy to waste time scrolling through social media, but there are fun and productive ways to spend it without feeling bored.
Whether you want to make your train rides to work more meaningful or learn something on your flight, we’ve listed our top tips to keep you entertained below.
Engage in Digital Entertainment
You can spend your travel time listening to your favourite podcast. Download an episode or two to avoid using data and ensure you have access when your phone is in aeroplane mode during your flight. There are endless series to enjoy, from comedy to in-depth history and political discussions.
Listen to audiobooks while sitting down or standing in line, waiting to board the train or go through security at the airport. You’ll get to immerse yourself in narrated fictional worlds or biographies without having to turn the pages of a book.
Play Mobile Games
Gaming doesn’t need to be confined to your home’s PC and consoles. Mobile games are easy to pick and play, with intuitive touchscreen controls that are a far cry from the keypad inputs of the 1990s and 2000s.
Tower defence titles are great for boosting your strategic thinking skills, while RPGs will see you set on a fantasy or science fiction adventure across a new world. Slots offer quick and enjoyable sessions that are ideal for filling time during your morning commute. You can even find highly realistic simulations of classic games, such as pool or darts, on your phone.
Document Your Journey
Maintaining a travel journal allows you to reflect on your experiences and preserve your memories. Describe the different places you’ve visited, including the scenery, weather, food, and your honest opinions about them. Keep train tickets and small souvenirs to add to a scrapbook when you get back home.
Journaling offers numerous benefits to your travels. It can function as a therapeutic outlet to help you process your emotions as you commute to work or embark on a well-deserved holiday. When you use it as a space to explore your daily thoughts, it helps you with emotional regulation and develops coping skills to help you navigate difficult periods. Journaling can also promote mindfulness by encouraging you to be present in the moment, thereby reducing feelings of stress and anxiety.
Learn Something New on the Go
Travelling is the perfect time to develop a new skill or expand your knowledge on a subject. You can use the time to learn a language through an online app with written phrases. Some resources utilise AI to simulate incredibly realistic conversations in a foreign language, helping to boost your confidence when it’s time to apply what you’ve learned.
If you’ve recently discovered a passion for a sport or hobby, why not spend your travel time exploring it in more depth? You can find step-by-step instructions on new techniques to absorb and put into practice back home, such as the correct form on a new lift in the gym.
