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Rant: My bike commute made me see my boss's meetings differently

I've been biking to my office job for about eight months now. Before that, I drove and was always rushed in traffic. On the bike, I have time to think and clear my head. One day, after a particularly smooth ride, I walked into a team meeting and didn't dread it. I saw my boss's long agendas as chances to plan, not chores. It hit me that my mood from the ride set the tone for my day. I've since suggested flexible start times for bikers, but no luck yet. Still, I won't go back to driving.
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paiger26
paiger264h ago
Actually, I read that morning exercise like biking can make work stress feel less heavy.
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caseyflores
Interesting point, @paiger26. Does the type of morning exercise change how well it cuts stress? Some activities might lift your mood more than others. Have you found biking to be better than a quick walk?
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