The results of a recent poll found that Americans have the desire for their daily commute to not exceed one hour each day.

However, the sad fact is that many Americans face a commute of over one hour and some even spend several hours commuting to and from work daily. With such a huge chunk of the day spend commuting it can feel like wasted time and a massive inconvenience that you would really rather do without. Yet, it really does not have to be wasted time at all. Below we have provided a list of 5 things that will make that daily commute more productive and even enjoyable.

Make use of audiobooks

We live in a non-stop world and at times we struggle to sit down and enjoy a good old spot of reading. Instead of trying to figure out when during your week you can take some time to read, use your commute time to listen to audio books. This lets you catch up on reading that you have been meaning to do and keeps you occupied during the commute to and from work.

Car pool

It can feel both boring and lonely to be in the car alone for several hours every day. It can be a good idea to share the journey with someone else traveling the same route. You can use the time to practice a work pitch or even chat about recent ideas related to work. This will help the time to go by much quicker and also means that you get to save money since you will be able to split the travel costs with the other person.

Enjoy a podcast

We all tend to put hobbies and interests on the back burner as life simply takes over. Use your commute time to listen to podcasts on topics or hobbies that interest you. There are never-ending themes that are the focus of podcasts, with everything from gardening to deep-sea diving; if it interests you, Ivy League now posts lectures online in the form of free podcasts.

Learn a new language

Man people dream about being able to speak another language. If you do not have access or time for a formal teacher, use your daily commute to learn a new language yourself. You can listen to audio teaching tools for the language that you want to learn and make your commute a very productive time of day.

Enjoy mobile games

Mobile gaming is a way that many people pass time during the commute. For smartphone users, there are endless games to choose from that are easy to download and play. From retro games to modern and contemporary choices - these are a great option to help you make the commute feel shorter than it is. You can even win money, online slot machines are a great way to pass the time.