MP3 Players: Makeover Your Morning Commute
56Plan Your Playlist for a Calm Commute
It's hard to get up and go to work every morning, and anyone who does should be applauded. Sometimes, though, just the thought of the morning commute is enough to make you shudder and consider calling in sick. Whether you take public transportation or the highway, the frustrations are the same. All that noise, all those people. How can you cope?
Fear not, there is a way. It's right inside your MP3 player. Almost everyone has one, but are you really using yours to the best of its ability? Allow me to give you some ideas on how to makeover your MP3 player and make your morning commute more bearable.
Most of us use our players when we're heading off to work or school. Think of how you usually feel at this time of say. Frustrated? Sleepy? Not ready to deal with the world? All of that is completely normal, but you don't have to feel that way. You can use the power of music to battle any negative emotion.
Load up your player with a brand new playlist tailored specifically to what you feel in the morning. For instance, if you mainly feel frustrated in the morning, you could load up your player with a lot of soft soothing songs. Some of my favorite songs and artists in the category are Sarah Brightman and Celtic Woman. If you haven't heard any of their music, I strongly urge you to check them out.
But what if you just feel sleepy in the morning? Well, then, it sounds like the opposite treatment is in order. Fill your player with bright, upbeat energetic songs. Anyone who likes dance music or pop music will have no trouble at all with this one.
One thing to keep in mind is that, no matter what you choose, make sure that the music on your player has a positive message. Now, let me make it clear that I love a good sad or angry song, but in the morning, I'm usually frustrated enough on my own. Positive songs will work their way into your subconscious and change your mood without you even realizing. You'll feel better, refreshed, ready to start the day.
So pull out that MP3 player and give your playlist a makeover! Happy listening and happy commuting!
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Also, try books on tape. It's a great way to be entertained without compromising your safety while driving.
Or you could try CD's that teach you a different language. Talk about being productive!
Great idea...painless multi-tasking will make the time much more enjoyable.
Before I make a comment about the commute, I would like to comment about it being hard to get up and go to work in the morning. Over the years I have counseled a number of people on their jobs, careers, and purpose in life. I have developed a definition of a good job. It is simply one that you get up in the morning and look forward to going to. If you do not look forward to going to your job, you probably have the wrong job. You will not do your best work and you certainly will not put in your best effort. Find something that better suits your talents.
As far as making the commute more bearable. I have developed the habit of turning commute time into learning time. I have a wealth of CDs, educational, motivational and inspirational and I listen to those. Your can literally change your life. Think of it as a university on wheels. You could even learn a foreign language while commuting. If you are in your car a half hour per day, that would be like 12 full eight hour days per year of intense learning. This all goes back to investing in yourself. It will make the commute easier and you will profit from it.
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Shirley Anderson says:
6 months ago
Great ideas! Love it, gonna try it.
Thx-a-lot!