Tired of Commuting? It’s Draining Me! ??
By Manasa.L
@manasamanu (3762)
Bangalore, India
February 14, 2025 1:42am CST
Hey there, MyLot users! How have you all been? ??
It’s been such a long time since I last connected with you all. I hope everyone is doing great—and if not, I truly wish things get better for you soon!
Lately, I’ve been feeling so exhausted because of my daily commute. Changing 3-4 buses, then taking a rickshaw on top of that—it completely drains my energy before I even start work! ?? By the time I reach the office, my mood is already cranky, and I struggle to stay motivated.
Have you ever felt the same? How do you deal with long, tiring commutes? Any tips to lift my mood and make work life a little happier?
Share your commuting experience, and provide me with good suggestions 
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6 responses
@lilacskies (4348)
• United States
14 Feb
I like night drives, but I don't like driving to and from work. I also don't want to use public transportation because there are psychos on the bus and subway. Gas prices are high, but I have no choice but to drive.
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@manasamanu (3762)
• Bangalore, India
14 Feb
I wish I knew driving so I could commute freely, but I don't 
. Its true there are all kinds of weirdos, and psychos in public transport. Uff! It is hectic to travel like this
. Its true there are all kinds of weirdos, and psychos in public transport. Uff! It is hectic to travel like this2 people like this
@lilacskies (4348)
• United States
14 Feb
@manasamanu I know what you mean. Well, I hope you can learn someday. In the meantime, watch out for the psychos and be careful using public transportation. Good luck!
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@manasamanu (3762)
• Bangalore, India
14 Feb
@lilacskies Thank you so much, have a great day
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@DaddyEvil (141761)
• United States
14 Feb
I used to drive an hour one way to work and then drive the hour home again and was exhausted by the time I got home. I hated driving that far every day and finally quit that job and found something closer to home. It didn't pay as much but I didn't care... It paid the bills.
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@DaddyEvil (141761)
• United States
14 Feb
@manasamanu I understand. I found another job before I quit because I was the only one paying bills here. Now, my daughter pays the bills here.
I have a friend/brother in India and he travels a long distance every day by train to get to his job and home again.
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@manasamanu (3762)
• Bangalore, India
14 Feb
@DaddyEvil Hard life, need to toil for growth, but the good thing is I have lovely parents who don't pressurize me.
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@manasamanu (3762)
• Bangalore, India
14 Feb
I am looking for a job that will lessen my commute too, but no results yet. Can't even quit since I have to chip in money to pay the bills. Oh this is really frustrating.
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@pumpkinjam (8861)
• United Kingdom
15 Feb
I'm thankful that I mainly work from home. I originally had a long commute to the office but worked from home since covid.
I have since moved jobs. If I do have to go into the office, it is a 10 minute walk rather than the commute that (despite not being that far away) could take an additional 3 hours out of the day.
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@manasamanu (3762)
• Bangalore, India
17 Feb
Lucky you, don't have to commute for hours, instead work from home. I wish I could be doing that too. Anyways the grass on the other side is always greener for everyone.
@cabuyogty (3255)
• Philippines
14 Feb
I slept in the bus before when we had gone home last 10 years ago in my mom's province in my country 
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@manasamanu (3762)
• Bangalore, India
14 Feb
Oh did you miss your stop or did you get down safely?
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@cabuyogty (3255)
• Philippines
15 Feb
@manasamanu I didn't miss my stop because I had been awaken one hour before my stop. I slept for two more hours before my stop.
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@manasamanu (3762)
• Bangalore, India
18 Feb
Though it is hard we have to do it for its our livelihood
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@RevivedWarrior (3569)
• India
14 Feb
That is definitely exhausting. Long commutes can take a toll on our energy and motivation. Switching multiple vehicles and rickshaw – there is nothing more required for draining you out. Travelling this long may not be a viable solution long term. You could think of carpooling or driving by yourself to the location. It would be better than switching 6 vehicles. Perhaps moving closer to your work location or trying a work location near your residence would also be a good choice. But if these alternatives are not going to work, then practicing mindfulness is the only other viable solution. Take care!
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@manasamanu (3762)
• Bangalore, India
14 Feb
I think mindfulness is the best option right now. Thank you for the suggestion
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