Why more Londoners are commuting by river
Who hasn’t fantasised about wringing an extra hour out of their day? A ring-fenced pocket of time for unread messages, life admin, summer holiday planning – perhaps even a few pages of a racy thriller. The ‘Power Hour’, popularised by Gretchen Rubin, podcaster and author of The Happiness Project, has become a go-to idea among the intentional living crowd – dedicate a focused hour to the tasks that tend to linger, and feel more in control as a result. In a city where we’re all busy and permanently reachable, it’s no surprise that many of us are asking the same question: Could we be using our time better? Increasingly, the answer isn’t about finding more time, but using our existing time differently. The first hour of the day has become particularly valuable, whether spent planning, catching up or simply easing into the day with a clear head. It’s a small shift in mindset, but one that can have a noticeable impact on how the rest of the day unfolds. For some Londoners, that shift is …

