After a lot of tests and interviews, you finally got into a good school or got a good job. But there’s a problem: it’s a long way from home. “Well, I can take the bus or drive,” you might think. But before you decide whether it’s OK to have such a long commute, it’s best to know 1.

Having a long commute means you’ll get fewer hours of sleep, and that’ll make you feel tired easily. You’ll also have less time for friends and family, for exercise, or for a nice meal.

A long commute not only eats up your time but also 2. Studies show that people who have a long commute get fat easily and often have neck or back problems. It’s easier for them to have heart problems too. 3. Studies find that these people get angry more often, feel less happy with their lives, and do less well at work.

Now, does that good school or that good job still sound good to you?