It's tempting to use "free time" as an excuse to sit and do nothing, but there are so many other fun and productive things you can do with your time! Here are some ideas for how to keep busy and make the most of this time in your life.
Learn a new language
Now that you have your free time, it's time to put it to good use. The best way to make the most of your free time is by learning something new or doing something fun. Here are some suggestions:
Learn a new language
Learn a new skill
Take up a hobby
Take on a new exercise routine
If you're looking for a way to spend your free time, why not try something new? A new exercise routine can be a great way to make sure that the time you spend on it isn't wasted.
Getting started with an exercise routine is often the hardest part of sticking with one in the long run; it's hard to find something that will motivate you enough over time. If you've never worked out before or if it's been a while since your last workout, these tips will help keep things interesting:
Try different types of exercises. Don't stick with just one thing too long; for example, if you've been doing yoga every day for three weeks straight and are starting to get bored or sore from doing similar poses all the time, switch gears by trying Pilates or another type of class at the gym. This will keep things fresh! It also gives you options so that when boredom strikes again (and it inevitably will), there's something else waiting in line ready for action as well as keeping injury risk low by giving muscles breaks between workouts (which means more gains!)
Read
Read a book.
Read a magazine.
Read a blog.
Read a newspaper.
Read a short story.
Read a poem.
Read a comic book or novel.
Listen to podcasts or Books
Listening to podcasts and radio shows helps you learn new information, be entertained, and keep up with current events. You can listen on your phone, computer, or even in the car.
Here are some ways you can make productive use of what you’re listening to:
Listen while walking or exercising – I use to listen to a podcast before sleep each night. Listening to podcasts gave me something entertaining and educational to do during my commute so that it didn't feel like wasted time.* Sit down at the kitchen table and listen while cooking – This is an especially good idea if you are alone at home but don't have anyone else to talk to with you. Use Google podcasts or an audiobook app on your smartphone or tablet – It's perfect for long commutes like a car ride.
Write
Write a journal.
Write a book.
Write a blog.
Write a poem, song, or letter to a friend or family member.
Write to someone famous (like your favorite celebrity) or important.
Plan a hangout with friends or family
A great way to make your time productive is by planning hangouts with friends or family.
This can be a good way to meet new people, relax, unwind and learn new things.
It's also a great opportunity to make new friends!
Conclusion
Now that you’ve got a few ideas for how to make your free time more productive and actually get things done, it’s time to start planning your own personal routine. Keep in mind that everyone is different, so the best approach for you may not be the same as someone else’s. If you take some of our tips here and use them as a guide, though, I think you’ll find yourself with more things accomplished and less stress in no time! So what are waiting for? Grab that calendar of yours, or jot down some notes on whatever piece of paper happens to be nearby. Happy scheduling!
0 Comments