Long Commutes Destroy Happiness, Research Shows. Here's What to Do About Them

First, it will surprise no one to learn that “commuting to work” ranks among people’s least favorite activities, as evidenced by this study led by economist Daniel Kahneman. What is surprising, though, is that a long commute can ruin people’s enjoyment of both their jobs and their lives, as found in this study by Swiss economists Alois Stutzer and Bruno S. Frey.