When we were in school, we all had to read and memorize that one paragraph about traffic jams. We would be so happy if we got common in our exam papers. But now, when we face unbearable traffic in our day-to-day life, it is not so much fun anymore.
There has not been a single day since we have not spent at least 3 to 4 hours stuck in traffic jams. A 30-minute travel time takes up to 2 hours. Those of us who commute daily invariably find ourselves facing this traffic jam, whether it’s at 8:00 in the morning or 4:00 PM. Even when the roads are empty, you will always be stuck in traffic for at least 30 minutes.
We spend half of our short lives stuck in traffic, so why not find ways to use this time productively? There are many ways to make the most of our lost time more productive. Let’s explore some interesting ways to be productive while being stuck in traffic in this beloved city.
- Documentaries: Get to know the world around you better.
Documentaries are a fantastic way to be informed, entertained, and often inspired by facts about real-life subjects. Documentaries can vary from 20 minutes to even 2 hours.
There are many channels on YouTube where you can watch documentaries about your favorite topic: food, country, culture, people, and many more on YouTube channels like DW documentary, Timeline – World History Documentaries, National Geography, etc. The possibilities of learning are endless.
2. Bite Size News: Stay well-informed about your surroundings with bite-sized news updates.
Due to the workload of our student life or professional life, we may not get enough time to catch up on the latest news on TV. Social media platforms like “The Front Page” and “Nutshell Today” provide concise updates, making it convenient to stay updated on important information.
3. Read or listen to a book: Audiobook
PDF’s of many authors are now available on the internet for everyone to access from anywhere to anytime. If you’re a student and are on a budget, you can always download PDF and audiobooks of your favorite book and get lost in the world of books.
4. Podcasts: Why read when you can listen
In today’s life, podcasts are a blessing. Podcasts are a form of digital media that consists of audio episodes on various topics. If you are stuck in traffic, you can easily plug in your earphones and play your favorite podcast from websites including Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Spotify, and many others. You c.an learn many valuable things and be informed on a day-to-day basis.
5. Canva: Get Creative with your imagination
The small device in our hand that we use to scroll endlessly can be used in effective ways, and while you are stuck in traffic, you can also use it to nourish your imagination.For instance, if you’re into graphic design, you can explore tools like Canva, which offers user-friendly graphic design capabilities, allowing you to unleash your creativity.. Make slides, make infographics, and much more. If you’re passionate about digital art and design, applications like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop can also be great for nurturing your creative spirit.
6. YouTube: Learn things on the way
Do you want to acquire new skills but struggle to find time in your daily routine? There are Countless tutorials on YouTube on different topics. You can use your earphones while waiting in traffic and learn new skills like public speaking, writing, Excel, etc.
- Learn a new language
Learning a language has never been easier in this world since now there are many apps on our devices that make learning languages easy and fun and we can do it from anywhere. Many popular apps include: Duolingo, Memrise, Bunpo and many more.
The most essential thing in our life is time and that time is wasted. Maximum time is wasted while we travel or commute. So make the most of your traffic with these tactics and make your day productive!
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Jannatul Afia Priya
Intern at Content Writing Department
YSSE