Six Ways to be Productive in Your Free Time
This past week has been rather calm and slow for me, as my classes
are in between projects and/or middle of projects. While I'm still doing work,
it's less than I am used to. I've had quite a bit of free time due to this,
which is unusual. In this time, I feel that I have been not the most
productive. Since I seem to be on a list kick right now, here's a list of six
ways to be and feel more productive in your free time.
1. Join a new
organization. There are plenty of organizations on campus that meet every
day, so go searching and find one that interests you! Even if you don't plan on
being a part of it after the first meeting, it'll be a good way to spend your
time without making you feel super unproductive.
2. Do chores.
This might sound weird, but when I have free time I often clean. Since I live
in an apartment on campus this year there is always something that needs
cleaned. Plus, one of my roommates is a handler for Polar Paws, a campus
organization in association with 4 Paws for Ability that allows college
students to train future service dogs, so there's an abundance of fur.
3. Get ahead on
assignments. This might be the last thing you want to do but being prepared
is always a good thing. Plus, it gives you plenty of time to go back and edit
to make it better or fix any mistakes.
4. Go grocery shopping.
Since most people don't want to eat the university cafeteria lunch, unless
you're a freshman, I suggest always having snacks on hand or food that is easy
to make. If you live in apartments on campus or have a place off campus, get
groceries for full meals for the week.
5. Meal prep. This
is another activity that most people don't like to do, but meal prepping can be
super helpful! It can save a lot of time in the long run so you're not cooking
every night. It also makes it so much easier if you're trying to stay in shape.
6. Clean out your email
inbox. This is something I should do. I often don't pay attention to emails
unless they directly are to me. My university sends out so many emails per day
I feel like I never have time to go through them all. This is a great thing to
do in your spare, especially if you're like me.
I feel like when I don't have a lot going on I either participate in a lot of busy work or I'm laying in bed or the couch watching Netflix. There is no in between. Usually when I get bored I clean. It's this weird thing that I do & most people agree. I'll clean the whole house, top to bottom without complaint. I actually find it really relaxing and it helps me setting any stress I am feeling!
ReplyDeleteThis list honestly is amazing. This should be shared everywhere. I find myself so bored sometimes and just need a list to get me motivated, and I feel like this would for sure. Thank you so much for sharing! Sometimes Netflix runs out of good tv shows so now I can use this list when I feel very unproductive.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great advice!
ReplyDeleteI like your point about doing household chores because sometimes my mind becomes clearer when I do the cleaning in my room or just on the desk. I suppose, getting ahead on assignments is the most difficult thing as I lose my motivation quickly if I know there is a lot of time till deadline, but maybe I'll try it someday :)