# Ep. 144 How far should you live from work?

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Podcast: [how to twenty-something](https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-to-twenty-something-6415210)
Published: 2026-03-16T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://jessdiamondcoaching.com/podcast/commute
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## Resource

There’s no one “right” answer when it comes to how far you should live from work, there’s only the choice that best supports the life you’re trying to build right now. This episode breaks down the real factors that matter when deciding on a commute, from time, money, and energy to community, lifestyle, and what your priorities look like in this current season. I talk about how to survive a longer commute if you choose one, when a commute becomes a problem, and why optimizing your entire life around a job you won’t have forever can backfire. You’ll walk away knowing your number, what trade-offs you’re actually making, and how to decide where to live based on work, play, and everything in between. Key Takeaways: Your commute impacts more than time; it affects your energy, money, mood, and how much life you actually have after work. Choosing where you live based on lifestyle and community can matter more than weekday convenience, especially in your early twenties If you choose a longer commute, you need to work with traffic patterns  Write down your priorities for this season of life, and make a decision that supports them Helpful Resources:  Let’s chat: https://calendly.com/coach_jessdiamond/success   Email me: coach.jessdiamond@gmail.com Tedx Tickets March 28th: tedxsugarcreekwomen.com   Use code: VIP25 at checkout 3 Ways to maximize your 5-9 after your 9-5: https://jessdiamondcoaching.com/maximize   Contribute to an episode: https://forms.gle/QwvBrZFbZXRdCjQv9   Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/oiLVCbrydjzaK5pq5   Music: Hide and Seek by Free Music https://soundcloud.com/fm_freemusic   Music Promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons/Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses…

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