Hate your commute? It might actually be good for your mental health, scientists say.

• The commute is often seen as a chore, but the pandemic showed it can be good for your mental health.
• You need protected time to mentally switch gears after work to prevent burnout, two experts said. 
• Longer commutes for office workers and fake commutes for remote workers could also help, they added.

The dreaded commute to work could be good for your mental health, according to a recent study. 

Researchers at Wayne State and Rutgers University found that commuting creates a so-called liminal space that allows your brain to switch off and recharge.