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How can I achieve a better work/life balance?

The first step to achieving a better work/life balance is to think about the demands on your current professional and personal life. Do you ever find yourself with time to yourself? Maybe you have too much free time. Or none at all.

Of course these considerations will vary for every individual. Regardless, you should make a conscious effort to establish your own set of rules that allow you to strike the right balance between work and life. Ways to do this include:
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Creating realistic boundaries between work and non-work items

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Prioritising tasks and events within both

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Set time aside for you: schedule an activity in your free time or block out a time period that's for you to relax and enjoy yourself - it can even be as simple as not checking work emails when you're at home

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Asking friends and family if they feel you dedicate too much time to one or the other

Other things not to do: fidget, fall asleep (on a stranger), tap your fingers, forget the tissues (because no-one likes a sniffler).

Of course, everyone's commute is different, and what works for some people won't necessarily work for others.

It's important to remember that sometimes the journey is just as important as the destination. Having a terrible commute into work can start your day in the wrong way, and often it can be difficult to recover. Whether you go by car, bike, bus, tube or train, try and keep positive.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey... Good luck.

5.Stare - Sometimes it seems unavoidable. Sometimes you don't even notice you're doing it. Sometimes maybe you just want to make a travel buddy. None of these is a good enough excuse. If all else fails, stare at your phone and pretend you're somewhere else. The same goes for talking to people. Saying hello to the person you see every day can be friendly, but don't say everything you think.

Remember: It's ok to think someone smells incredible. It is not ok to say it out loud...

Don't:

4.Eat - There's nothing wrong with the odd banana or breakfast bar. It begins to become problematic, however, when you eat your entire dinner on the underground. The mess, not to mention the smell, doesn't make you a particularly desirable travel companion. Moderation is key here, and also a bit of self awareness.

There's a big difference between a burger on the last bus home, and a risotto at rush hour.

Don’t:
3.Phone a friend - Ok, so there's nothing wrong with making a quick phone call, but it's easy to overdo it. There are few things as irritating as sitting next to someone who spends the entire journey on the phone. If you hear the person next to you say 'Oh nothing, I'm just on the train. Yeah, I can talk...', it may be time to find another seat.

Don't:

2.Forget to check the volume - You may think you have the most amazing taste in music. But your fellow passengers may not agree. It can be pretty annoying getting on a crowded bus and hearing a song you don't like that you can't turn off. If you're sharing your journey, be considerate. If you're in the car, feel free to ignore this (unless you car share).

No wonder over 50% of you said that the car was their preferred mode of transport over the next 12 months.

The don'ts of commuting...

DON'T:

1.Take up more than one seat - Everyone's feet hurt after a hard day at work. This is not, however, an excuse to put them on the seat in front of you. The same goes for your handbag/manbag. It's a seat... for sitting. The clue's in the name. Keep your luggage and appendages to yourself.

1.Smile - Let's face it, we're all in the same boat. Granted, it's a pretty depressing boat at times, but at least we're in it together. Put on a brave face, and everything will seem a little bit better. And it really annoys miserable people. Which can only be a good thing in our eyes.

Other tips for Commuting: take your backpack off, stay hydrated, have your travel card/Oyster ready, always wear a helmet (N.B. bikes only - getting on the tube wearing a helmet will garner you a lot of unwanted attention).