Whether you are new to city living or this is something you have done all of your life, you have probably noticed how stressful it can be. If you are heading into the city centre for a business meeting or you are simply heading into the office, it can sometimes be a struggle to make your way around a big city, especially during rush hour. Instead of allowing yourself to become overwhelmed, you should take a few deep breaths and consider how you can make your journey easier. Here are five tips that will help you keep your sanity on even the roughest days in the city as well as show you some useful ways for how to get around the city without polluting the environment.
Give yourself extra time
If you know that it takes you 10-15 minutes to get someplace in the city, it can be wise to give yourself twice as much time to arrive when you are making plans – you never know what might delay you. Traffic jams, roadworks, and late buses are just some things that can turn a quick trip into a total nightmare. While it can be a bit annoying to leave sooner than expected, it always beats arriving late somewhere. Why not check Google Maps for your commute in advance and see how long it will take you to get to your destination?
Take advantage of Uber
If you want to plan your trip in advance, then there are multiple transport apps that can help you in the city such as Waze, Trainline, and Citymapper. Another app that you can make the most out of in Sheffield is Uber. When you don’t want to drive or wait for a bus, it can often be easier to just take an Uber instead. One of the advantages of the app is that Uber is always available so you don’t have to worry about checking bus timetables. Another advantage of using the app is that you can share a ride with friends and split your fare if you are heading somewhere in a small group.
Buy comfortable shoes
One thing about commuting in the city is the fact that having a car, Uber or taxi available to you does not eliminate the fact that you may have to do plenty of walking. In some cases, putting on some comfortable shoes and walking will get you from point A to point B much quicker. Whether you are running to catch your train or you are taking a stroll around the city centre, trainers can be comfortable shoes to wear for hours on end. Once you get to work, you can always swap into smarter shoes for the rest of the working day until you need to head home.
Find alternative ways to travel
If you live close to where you work and want to try out alternative methods of travel, there are a few eco-friendly ways that can help you commute to work in the city. In today’s modern society, there are even some businesses that allow employees to hire bikes for their work commute. By cycling or walking around the city you are making steps towards protecting the environment. There are also other fun ways that you can commute to work and also get in your daily exercise by skateboarding or rollerblading. While you do have to be wary of pedestrians and where you skate in the city, skating can be a fun and eco-friendly way to travel to work.
Try putting your phone away
While mobiles are incredibly useful for your commute to help you check bus times, and listen to music, why not try commuting to work without using your phone for once? Instead, there are so many other things that you can enjoy during your commute that you might miss out on when your eyes are fixed to your phone screen. Enjoy those moments of solace by reading a book, checking out the scenery or just sitting quietly. This is often a great routine to have before work that will help you relax and prepare for the rest of your day. Once you have finished work for the day, there are also so many sights and places to visit in Sheffield where you can hang out without being on your phone all the time. For plenty of things to see and do in the city, the Welcome to Sheffield website is a great resource that will help you discover cool new places to visit.
