Tuesday, June 21, 2016

50 Ways to Be Productive While You’re Waiting

50 Ways to Be Productive While You’re Waiting



For type-A personalities, getting stuck in a situation where you’re waiting around can be endlessly frustrating. While boredom can play a factor, it’s mostly because you consider time your greatest asset. Well, that’s at least how I feel when I’m stuck waiting around! I often think long and hard about my day so I can cram strategically pair what I have to get done with where I'll be. I also brainstorm where I can afford to multi-task. Don’t get me wrong, I am not condoning texting and driving or anything like that, but there are opportunities where we can (safely) double up on tasks—like starting a load of laundry while cooking dinner.  

But there will be times (a bunch of times) when the day just doesn't go as planned and you, unfortunately, find yourself waiting around.This could be due to situations like getting a flat tire and waiting for AAA or your phone’s battery runs out, ensuring that Skype meeting you planned ain't gonna happen. Whatever the case may be, it happens—but that doesn’t mean you can kiss productivity goodbye.

So, before you waste time on Facebook, playing Clash of Clans or Candy Crush, here are 50 ways to be productive while you’re waiting around:  

  1. Re-assess your week's goals
  2. Delete useless pictures off your phone
  3. Text two people you haven't talked to in a while
  4. Start (or work on finishing) that book you haven't had time to get into
  5. Reorganize your wallet
  6. Throw away trash in your immediate area
  7. Make a doctor's appointment
  8. Read a helpful or fun blog
  9. Write in a journal
  10. Plan your next vacation
  11. Repeat positive affirmations
  12. Practice a foreign language
  13. Think about an emergency preparedness plan
  14. Break out your adult coloring book (or use an app)
  15. Practice breathing exercises
  16. Practice stretching
  17. Clean out your car's trunk or back seat
  18. Plan your next meal
  19. Reconnect with a friend and plan to have them over for a meal
  20. Draw or doodle
  21. Play with your pet or kid
  22. Write a thank you card/note/email
  23. Take a power nap
  24. Make a grocery-shopping list
  25. Create a budget
  26. Update your budget
  27. Call a relative
  28. Shop on your phone for a great deal for something on your wish list
  29. Text your significant other a sincere note of love (or apology)
  30. Plan your next day
  31. Read a book (great if you have an E-reader or e-reader app)
  32. Unsubscribe to e-mail lists you’re no longer interested in
  33. Listen to a entertaining or educational podcast
  34. Schedule your next massage
  35. Work through a Sudoku puzzle
  36. Sing karaoke (if you are waiting alone…)
  37. Think of something nice to do for a loved one
  38. Take a long walk
  39. Dance
  40. Delete duplicate contacts in your phone or email
  41. Look at shapes in the clouds
  42. Write a haiku
  43. Clear your desk
  44. Clear out a place you haven't looked at in a while (you know what place)
  45. Place needed household items in your online cart
  46. Post something for sale online
  47. Give yourself or get a manicure
  48. Meditate/think deeply/pray  
  49. Reconcile your checking account
The list doesn’t stop here. Any simple or quick task you can think of will work, too. No matter what you end up doing, try to use the time in a positive way and you’ll find the time spent waiting will fly right by.

If you need a little extra help with productivity planning, let me know. We can work together to find solutions that work best for you.

Monday, June 6, 2016

"You are the one that can stretch your own horizon…” #Quote

We believe in your ability to overcome the obstacles that have been holding back your organizational and productivity goals. What would you do with more time? What would you do with the freedom of clutter in your home and office?  Stretch your imagination and go for the goal!