https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:27:10 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2849128 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:48:23 +0000 SweetCaroline 2849128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm big on podcasts and audiobooks. If I had a long day and I'm tired, I veer toward working mom podcasts. If I'm energized, I veer toward motivational productivity/leadership podcasts.</p> <p>Sometimes I just listen to music, some days I find some awesome jams and sing my heart out :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2849126 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:35:13 +0000 bees_knees 2849126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@codeitall: this isn’t the same as journaling really, but I started keeping little quotes/memories of my kids on an app in my phone. My goal is to someday put all of those memories and pics into a photo book type thing. You know, some day when I have time in 2042 😆 Better than nothing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848772 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:52:59 +0000 codeitall 2848772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: That is awesome!</p> <p>@Amorini: Appointments are a great idea!</p> <p>I haven't found anything that really does what I want, so it looks like I'll be doing some audio recordings, and uploading them for transcription separately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848600 Tue, 02 Oct 2018 08:21:12 +0000 snowjewelz 2848600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pollywog: That is AMAZING! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848548 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 22:05:32 +0000 Bluebonnet 2848548@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Audiobooks! I’m hooked on Audible (and library audiobooks) and listen to books when I’m driving or doing mindless chores (folding laundry, washing dishes, etc). Books hugely boost my happiness and that is time well spent for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848515 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:36:50 +0000 Amorini 2848515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have about 25 mins between daycare and work in the morning. And then 15 minutes home in the evening. I do a variety of productive and zoning-out things depending on how I feel and what I need to do:<br /> - get a dose of world news/public radio<br /> - audiobooks rarely except for longer work travel<br /> - call my sister or best friend (usually this is on the drive home and these are close people who are okay with a short catch up session)<br /> - work calls and sometimes conference calls that I end up finishing at the office in the morning<br /> - make appts (dentist, vet, hair, car, etc.) I hate the hassle of making appts. And it’s something you can really only do during business hours. So this is one of those chores that feels good to get out of the way while I am my own captive audience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848508 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:13:05 +0000 Silva 2848508@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I listen to podcasts I enjoy or call a friend, occasionally. Mostly I just enjoy the time alone. That feels pretty useful to me. In the morning I bring my breakfast and coffee, and eat peacefully alone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848507 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 19:07:44 +0000 Pollywog 2848507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I run home. My goal is to beat the bus :-). I'm decompresses and exercised by the time I get home </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848437 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:16:31 +0000 hellobeeboston 2848437@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I consider my commute time, ME TIME... I'm in the car an hour each way, sometimes more :(</p> <p>When I used to take the train I loved to read, so now I listen to audiobooks the majority of the time (Free on Overdrive or Libby through your library). In between audiobooks I have a bunch of podcasts I like. I also sometimes just want to listen to music, although I do that almost all day long while I work.</p> <p> I also use my drive-time as a time to talk on the phone with friends and family! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848433 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:13:28 +0000 looch 2848433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I am driving, I am either listening to WNYC or I am conducting conference calls for my volunteer role.</p> <p>If I am on the train, for about 50 minutes, I use the time to watch shows. I don't like to carry my laptop with me, so the most I can do is reply to short emails. Sometimes I bring magazines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848431 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 14:11:44 +0000 snowjewelz 2848431@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I drive 20 minutes each way to/from work and honestly, I just love listening to music and spacing out (in a safe way, lol) because that's literally the only alone time I have! Even podcasts are too much for my brain lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848426 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:53:06 +0000 erinbaderin 2848426@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I make my commutes my decompression time between being a functional working adult and a parent to two small kids. So I have a bunch of podcasts, and I keep some snacks in my car, and I consider it personal time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-i-make-my-commute-useful#post-2848424 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 13:34:35 +0000 codeitall 2848424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I spend about 25 minutes in the car to and from work without my kids. Some days I can take the train and get some work and meal planning in, but when I drive, the most I manage is to listen to NPR or some classical music.</p> <p>I'd love to be able to do some vocal journaling for my kids. I'm terrible at actually writing anything down and I remember being fascinated when I found my mom's high school notebook and wishing she had some when she met my dad and when I was born. Maybe I just need a voice recording app because I'm not finding what I want in Google Play.</p> <p>Any tips? What do you do to make your commutes useful? </p>