The possibility of living close to work is one of the many variables that must be taken into account when choosing a property to buy. For some people, this factor is huge. For others, it is not so important. That said, it is important to keep in mind that there are, in fact, a number of advantages to living close to work. You may not appreciate this much now, since you are used to driving a lot to work, but you will definitely change your mind when you think about it more. Want to see? Then keep reading to consider the advantages of living close to work!

Less time spent in traffic on a daily basis

The first benefit we feel when we start living close to work is the fact that we spend less time in traffic. As much as we like driving, spending more than an hour in the car to go to work and then another hour to get back is very tiring. In addition to wasting time that could be dedicated to other things (as we will discuss below), the fact is that spending too much time in traffic can cause problems in your life. An example of this is the study that shows that spending more than 30 minutes in traffic on the way to work (or back home) may increase the risk of depression. Therefore, having the chance to live in a development that is closer to your workplace means that less time of your day is spent in the car and can be invested in other areas.

Possibility to stay at home longer and rest

If you no longer spend 2 hours commuting to and from work (or more in some cases), this means that you will have this free time to invest in whatever you want. Of course, at first, you will end up using the time to stay at home and rest. After all, it may not seem like it, once we get used to the routine, but spending hours driving to and from work is very tiring. If you live in a property with high standard, then you can enjoy this time at home with much more comfort and tranquility.

Increased motivation when living close to work

It’s not just your body that will thank you for living close to work. Your productivity will too. That’s because your motivation to go to work will increase considerably. We don’t realize how this happens, but it’s undeniable that it’s very difficult to motivate yourself to work when you have to drive through heavy traffic for 1 hour or more to get to work. The problem with this is that our work hours start much earlier than they actually start and end much later than they should. For example, suppose you have a traditional work schedule from 9 am to 6 pm, with an hour for lunch in the middle of the day. However, if you have to drive for 1 hour in the morning and for another hour at the end of the workday, your “work hours” become from 8 am to 7 pm. But it doesn’t end there: in order to leave home at 8 am, you need to wake up at 7 am or earlier. In other words: your routine starts at 7 am and ends at 7 pm. It's an intense 12 hours, with little time to rest when you get home. This situation undermines our motivation to go to work and it's difficult to be as productive as we were at the beginning of our career, when we still had the energy to do so.

Reduction in transportation and food costs

In addition to the health, motivation and rest benefits, living close to work is also financially advantageous. The first reason for this has to do with transportation costs. If you drive to work, you are spending money on fuel every day, but you also have to pay for vehicle maintenance, new parts and many other things. These are the famous “invisible costs” of owning a car. We usually don’t notice them, but they eat up a good part of our monthly budget. Another source of reduced expenses is food. Instead of having lunch at a restaurant near work every day, you can go home to have lunch with your family.

More time with family and to do activities that bring you pleasure

Working close to home means having more free time overall. That’s a few hours saved every day that can be spent doing enjoyable tasks for you and your family. You can finally take the time to playing with the children or to set up the cellar I've always wanted. Maybe now I can enjoy it gourmet space from your apartment and invite some friends or family over for dinner. If you're the type who doesn't know what is lifestyle and haven't even started developing one, this extra time will allow you to learn this concept and dedicate more time to it.

Reduced stress and improved sleep quality

Did you know that traffic is one of the most stressful environments in our daily lives? Spending a few hours in traffic causes our bodies to accumulate a huge amount of stress, which can be very harmful to our health. Of all the means of transport, the car is the most stressful, according to an international study. One of the biggest problems with increased stress is your sleep. It’s very difficult to get the 8 hours of sleep you need every day when you’re anxious and stressed. The problem is that a lack of quality sleep is linked to a number of illnesses in the body. That’s why it’s important to invest in ways to improve your night’s sleep.

Life is happier when you live close to work

If all the other benefits listed weren't enough to confirm this, it's a fact that life is happier when we live close to home. If you don't believe this article, at least believe one study carried out by a British university with more than 26 thousand workers. According to the findings, a 20-minute commute to work has an emotional cost equivalent to taking a 19% cut in your salary. And you would be much happier if you had an extra 19% in your salary at the end of the month, wouldn't you? You may not be able to receive that amount in cash, but it is much better to receive it in happiness. If you want to improve your quality of life and start living a happier life, you need to find a good place to live close to work. Emplavi can help you with that. We have several high-end developments in the best locations in the Northwest Sector, the most valued neighborhood in Brasília. Our buildings are in strategic points in relation to the Eixo Monumental, which leads directly to the center of Brasília. Are you interested? Then contact our team to find out how we can help you live close to work!