4. Your have a long commute

Sadly, this is an unavoidable aspect of most people’s careers, as it’s not always possible to live close enough to work to avoid a long commute. Travelling for long periods of time every day can have a terrible impact on our overall health.

UK’s Office of National Statistics found that people who commute more than half an hour to work each way report higher levels of stress and anxiety than people with shorter commutes or no commutes at all. Looking at more specific modes of transport, riding a bus for 30 minutes or longer is associated with the lowest levels of life satisfaction and happiness.

Finding a job closer to home isn’t going to be an option for the vast majority, so it’s more of a question of using your commute time to your advantage:

• As we’ve already explained above, sitting for long periods of time is NOT good for us, so ditching the car and opting for cycling or public transport will immediately get you less stationary.
• Carry water with you, not only will this stop you from becoming dehydrated, it will stop you from snacking. According to a poll of 1,500 commuters by the RSPH, 33% reported increased snacking and 29% said they ate more fast food when commuting for longer.
• Pay close attention to your posture, whether you’re standing or sitting
• Why not try mindfulness or listening to podcasts?