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How Your Commute Shape Shift Can Curb Burnout
Episode 41 of The Burnout Podcast explores how the daily commute contributes to workplace exhaustion and what you can do about it. Lucas and Luna examine a 2024 Stanford study showing that every ten minutes of commute time increases burnout risk by 12 percent. They discuss the concept of 'commute shape shifting' — varying your route, mode, or timing to break the monotony — and offer five actionable strategies for remote and hybrid workers. The episode also touches on the rise of walk-to-work trends and how even a five-minute transition ritual can lower cortisol. Plus, a quick word…
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