Increasing the length of your commute isn’t something everyone fancies, but you could consider leaving earlier to enjoy that time in other ways.

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Leaving half an hour earlier in the morning can completely change the traffic landscape: you may find you have the road to yourself and that you prefer a little less sleep as a trade off for a lot more pleasure.

The other option is to find a coffee shop that you love on your route, or take a hot drink with you in a thermos to enjoy at a particularly picturesque point. Voila – a beautiful start to your day!