1. Sneak in some exercise

We've all heard the slogan "sitting is the new smoking", yet many commuters spend too little time on their feet. If you go from sitting on the bus or train to sitting at your desk for hours, it's numbing down both your body and your mind. Fortunately, there's an easy fix – just get off a stop or two earlier and walk for the rest of the way.

If you're used to thinking of yourself as "not a morning person", you might be surprised at how refreshing a brisk walk between leaving the house and arriving at work can be. Moderate exercise increases blood circulation, which in turn sharpens your mind in preparation for the working day. You can also discover new things around your workplace that you'd never come across if you’ve always stayed on until the very last stop.

2. Explore new music

The commute is a great time to discover new artists or releases you've missed from old favourites. All you need is an internet connection and decent headphones (preferably with some noise canceling, so you don't run into conflict with the outside world!). Many streaming services now use algorithms that save you the trouble of finding songs that hit the spot. Or if you're a more old-school person, you can always dig out that old Walkman or iPod and enjoy some offline time with your favourites.

3. Meditate

Meditation is true "me time" – make sure you're prepared for the day ahead by giving yourself time to breathe and just be. Don't stress, don't overthink it, try not to think at all. Look at the scenery, if you're lucky enough to have views on your commute, or just close your eyes and focus on how you're feeling.

4. Listen to podcasts or audiobooks

If you're more the type for external stimulus, podcasts and audiobooks are a perfect commuting companion. Whether you want education, entertainment, or both at the same time, there's a wealth of content available online. Rediscover your favourite novel in audio format, listen to a witty commentary on the latest news, or learn a new language – this way your commute time will fly by!

5. Minimise fuss with a practical wallet

There's a lot of stuff you need to carry with you when commuting: keys, ID, credit cards, maybe cash. Paying for tickets, getting some lunch, grabbing a quick coffee at the station.. There's a lot of room for awkward fussing about when you're holding your phone in one hand, your wallet in the other, paying for the coffee and putting your wallet back in your pocket..

A practical wallet can be surprisingly useful – it's the kind of thing that you don't think you need but that can actually change your life (or at least your commute!). A company called RFID Cloaked is about to make this a reality by launching a Kickstarter campaign. Right now, they're also offering a 75% discount on card protectors just to follow it. If the combination of less stress and more convenience on your commute sounds good to you, what are you waiting for?

Do you have any great tips you could share that would help other commuters?

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Commuters hate waiting

If you live and work in a city with a metro/ underground or passenger rail system if you have to use bus transportation every day, you need a commuter wallet that lets you have quick access to a transportation card, money or credit cards, too right you do. There’s nothing worse than getting to the ticket barrier with the ‘X card not accepted’ RED message, you can feel the tuts and groans of the commuters behind you as you hold them up for the eternity of an additional few seconds…

Then there’s the contactless theft conundrum…

Some may never have thought about the need for RFID blocking wallet, or been aware of the possibility that credit cards, debit cards, even a passport can be scanned and data used by another person – but with Thieves plundering contactless cards at a rate of £27 a minute allegedly, and with City transport a paradise for thieves and pickpockets, it’s very important that you have card safe wallet and RFID contactless payment secure.

RFID card wallet

There are a number of RFID card wallets offering protection against thieves and pickpockets. They come in different sizes from small/large enough for your credit cards, major models that will have all the important cards and documents. There are a number of different products available which you can use like RFID card shields. These generally work by disrupting the RFID signal, making it impossible for your card to be read when shielded. In fact, these are RFID card blockers. Our RFID blocking cards, for use in your purse or wallet, are an example of this and are a low-cost option.

Slim, minimalist and easily accessible RFID blocking credit card wallets

There are many designs of slim, minimalist RFID leather wallets, some that are a unisex option that is stylish and urban kind of wallets. None though are single-handed in operation or work well with embossed cards.
What I would like though is convenience and security, something that is slim, easy on the eye, and quick on the draw! I don’t want to be fumbling for a wallet, pulling out a card and putting it all back again, I don’t want to be carrying a card in some flimsy PVC cardholder either, just so the Barrier reader will let me through! I just want a comfortable stylish and ergonomic wallet that I can use single-handedly even without thought to make a payment and go, no mess no fuss no bother.

Best RFID slim wallet – redesigned

Following on from our successful RFID Blocking card, We have designed a card holder that keeps your cards safe from unauthorised use and cloning as well as being durable, slim, and stylish. Small enough to be secured in a front pocket or inside pocket with ready access to your essential everyday cards. Our new credit card wallet with RFID protection also has an innovative and unique design which allows swift one-handed operation, allowing you to slide your card out, make a payment and then retract it back in an instant. Secure, slim and discreet with one-handed operation so you can slide, pay and go – perfect for when you are commuting.

‘Want to learn more about RFID blocking? See the information in our blog

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