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Ways to Improve Yourself and Your Career during Your Commute

Written by Suzanne Breistol

Published April 13, 2018

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Winning With People by John MaxwellDeveloping the Leader Within You by John MaxwellThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven CoveyPublic Speaking for Success by Dale Carnegie
Winning With People by John MaxwellDeveloping the Leader Within You by John MaxwellThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven CoveyPublic Speaking for Success by Dale Carnegie

 

Podcasts have exploded into our culture and these are an excellent way to feel inpired while commuting:

The Dave Ramsey ShowMike Rowe: The Way I Heard It How I Built This with Guy Raz
The Ziglar ShowThe Dave Ramsey ShowMike Rowe: The Way I Heard ItHow I Built This with Guy Raz

 

TROUBLESHOOT SOLUTIONS TO YOUR PROBLEMS

Use the time to troubleshoot challenges at home or at work. Take advantage of being alone with your own thoughts and start planning.

MEDIATE OR PRAY

Take time to reflect on what you have and be thankful for the job you have, your friends, family and to think about and envision your dreams of the future. Just make sure to keep your eyes open on the road.

CHECK IN WITH CO-WORKERS, SUBCONTRACTORS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Use your Bluetooth and make calls to see how you can help someone else or just encourage them.  You would be surprised what it will do for you.

LAUGH

Listen to a comedian or just think about the humor of the day and laugh. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection-fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain.

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