5 things you can do to stay productive
Time and again we find ourselves wishing we had more time on our hands to do the many things we have planned. Many of us find it hard to complete our to-do-list or even follow a particular routine laid out due to time constraint.
Imagine having all the time in the world now due to the lock down caused by the global outbreak of covid-19, now you have so much time on your hands to get things done, I mean, even if you are actively working from home, you can plan your routine in a way that leaves room for you to do a whole lot of other productive things.
Below is a list of things you can do to help your personal and professional growth;
- Learn a new language; how many times have you planned and postponed learning a new language? Well, this is a good time to learn another language. Having multiple languages listed on your resume can boost your chances or career growth exponentially. It also gives you a chance to work in multinational organizations that need translators. Communication is an essential life skill and being able to do this in several languages is kind of a big deal. You can register for that French or German class online and start today. You can also download a language app online, DUO LINGO is a good option to consider.
- Read; whatever form of reading you are into i.e. fiction or non-fiction, there is always something for you to read about. A study suggests that people who engage their brains through activities such as reading, playing chess, scrabble or puzzles maybe 2.5 times less prone to developing Alzheimer’s disease than those who don’t. Read newsletters, how-to articles, blogs and even novels, you can buy or even read books online. The ‘anybooks app or PDF drive’ have good recommendations. You can also join a book club to stay motivated.
- Network; the extrovert inside you will be very happy with this. Networking is crucial when it comes to staying on top of your game and building your professional reputation. Trust us when we say this is a good time to reach out to other professionals in your industry and make yourself visible. By networking, you can build a good relationship with your peers and this will help in facilitating your growth in the industry, it will also open the door to a lot of opportunities you might not be privy to on a normal day. Send that mail, shoot a quick message to that colleague of yours and contact that individual you know you can learn from.
- Work on your Physical and Mental health; boredom can lead to a feeling of being unproductive which can in turn lead to depression and anxiety. You may even lose energy and motivation to get things done. One way to avoid this is to work on your physical and mental health. One of the best things to do when bored is to take a stroll, jog exercise or swim, any form of exercise will automatically boost your mental energy and make you physically active.
- Brush up an old skill or learn a new one; we invest a lot of time learning a particular skill when setting out to land a career. However, somewhere in between balancing life and work we forget to scale up on these skills and we become rusty. So, instead of wondering what to do to fill up time, revisit your skills and hone them, research the latest developments in marketing, writing, social media management, customer communications or whatever niche you are into. You can also take this time to learn a brand new skill.
There are a million and one productive things you can do during this period that will justify all the free time you have available. You can learn how to bake, join a dance class, help out your friends, start keeping a journal, listen to productive podcasts, Declutter your inbox, arrange your closet, organize your computer. It also helps to have a routine sometimes, this helps you focus and get things done.
Take advantage.
Be more.
