We’re heading into Q3, and if your calendar feels more crowded than a TSA checkpoint on a Monday morning, you’re not alone. The good news? Staying on track doesn’t require a total life overhaul. These three low-lift, high-impact habits are getting me through the chaos this week. No weird supplements. No 4 a.m. wakeups. Just real-life wellness that works in the margins.
This week’s theme: inbox clarity, core strength, and food that fuels without the crash.
Here are my three things I swear by right now:
1️⃣ LIFE: The 80/20 Inbox Rule 📨
Why I’m obsessed
Most emails are noise. Only a handful actually move the needle. That’s where the 80/20 rule comes in: I only respond to the 20% of messages that serve my goals, projects, or people. The rest get snoozed, starred, or skipped entirely.
How to do it
Each morning, scan for key decision-makers, deadlines, or client action items. Everything else? Put it on pause. This creates space to actually think—and protects your most valuable asset: focus.
Pro tip: Set a 20-minute “email sprint” timer. You’ll triage faster, and stop letting your inbox dictate your day.
2️⃣ FITNESS: 10-Minute Abs by @GainsByBrains 🔥
Why it works
These quick YouTube workouts hit hard in all the right ways—no equipment, no wasted reps. I use them as a midday energy boost or as a finisher after strength training. Think: plank taps, Russian twists, leg raises, and flutter kicks.
The flow
Set a timer for 10 minutes. Pick any GainsByBrains ab video (there are dozens). Follow along and don’t stop moving.
Execution nuggets
No mat? Use a towel. In a hotel room? Stream from your phone. These workouts travel well and fire up your core without needing a gym—or an outfit change.
Pro tip: Stack this right before your post-lunch slump. You’ll come back with sharper focus and better posture.
3️⃣ DIET: Meal Sequencing 🥗
The craving conundrum
You sit down to eat and dive right into the carbs—then wonder why you’re still hungry or crashing an hour later. Meal sequencing solves that by shifting how you eat, not just what you eat.
The method
Start each meal with fiber-rich veggies (salad, roasted greens, steamed broccoli). Follow with protein and healthy fats. End with starches or sweets.
Why it’s a game-changer
- Satiety: You’ll naturally eat less without tracking.
- Energy: Blood sugar stays stable, meaning fewer crashes.
- Digestion: Fiber + protein = smoother metabolism.
Pro tip: Keep pre-washed greens on hand and roast a big tray of veggies on Sunday. Make it easy to start every meal with volume.
How to Make These Three Things Stick
Stack the habits: Email triage before meetings → 10-minute abs between calls → veggie-first meals that keep you grounded.
Track the streak: Mark your wins in your Notes app.
Tag a friend: Share your ab session or salad stack. Accountability multiplies momentum.
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Tags: #threethings #diet #exercise #productivity #inboxzero
