For a little over the past month I have switched from driving to work (from my old place) to biking or walking to work (from my new place).
I have noticed a few things:
-I used to dilly-dally in the mornings because I did not want to drive the 20-40 minute commute.
-Now I get out the door without nearly as much dilly-dallying because riding my bike is generally enjoyable.
-I used to gather up my stuff at the end of the day in a mad rush and haul butt out the door to try to "beat the traffic" which rarely had much effect and could have been mere coincidence really, when the traffic was heavy or lighter.
-Now I am less hurried; I take my time putting on my helmet, pant leg straps, etc. I talk to some coworkers on my way out too, as my mood is a little lighter knowing I am not driving.