In Issue 4 we talked about creating lists for different parts of your life. When you create lists other than a to do, you can streamline processes, reduce stress and make more stuff happen. In case you're short on ideas to fill the lists we proposed, we've brainstormed three to get your ideas flowing.

Gym bag contents

• earphones
• charged iPod / MP3 player / phone
• reading material for the bike, elliptical or treadmill
• activity tracker / pedometer / heart rate monitor
• workout tracking sheet, especially for weights, sets and reps
• pen
• workout towel
• shower towel
• water / water bottle
• gym shoes
• exercise clothes
• shower gel / soap
• shampoo
• padlock for locker
• coins for drink or locker
• underwear
• socks
• brush / comb
• deodorant
• make-up
• gym card
• wallet
• keys

Be exercise-ready and hit the gym with ease

streamline processes, reduce stress and make stuff happen

5 to 10-minute breaks

• review flashcards
• jump rope
• play with a furry friend
• learn five new words
• have a healthy snack
• listen to uplifting music
• read 5-10 pages
• grab a coffee
• write a note of appreciation
• watch a foreign tv ad
• breathe deeply outdoors
• draw, doodle, color

Each issue we share 3 new ways to do more (or less!) in a 10-minute break

Weekly habits / routine

• music / art / photography / something x 7
• meditation x 7
• reading x 5
• gym x 6
• move more in general
• groceries x 2
• online ordering x 1
• weekly planning x 1
• mask x 1
• face cleanse x 7
• laundry x 2 (Sun/Thu)
• cold-pressed juice x 5
• new vocabulary x 3
• vocabulary review x 4
• see or call a friend x 1
• see or call family x 1
• vacuum and mop x 1
• cleaning / bathrooms x 1