Productive tasks to do on public transport (phone only)

Here are some that I do and some I think might be good. Note: there are often sketchy people on public transit, so it's probably a good idea not to be on your phone all the time.

1. Practice not using your phone

I do this a lot. Notice how everyone else is on their phone on the bus/subway. Cal Newport says you might feel weird doing this, but it's actually everyone else who's weird for being constantly glued.

2. Listen to a podcast

Especially on a long commute.

3. Write drafts of emails/messages on your phone's notepad app

4. Work on photography

I don't do this one, but you could take pictures of things out the window. I had to do this for journalism school with a real camera once.

5. Idea lists

6. Journaling

I could see this being done. Just use your notepad app.

7. Listen to a full music album

You've got the time.

8. Clean out your photo album

See above.

9. Clean out your files

Again, see above.

10. Sketch out your to-do list/routine for the day