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eLearning Series: Time Management
How Can I Manage My Time Better?
( 50 articles in this series )
10
Things You Can Do While Waiting In Line
If you are waiting for something to happen
while waiting in line at the store or at an appointment, there
are several things that you can do to continue with your day.
Here are ten things to do while you are waiting in any public
area.
Plan. If you are at a place in your day where you have either
finished the tasks that needed time management, or if you have
set your goals, then find a way to move on to the next task
and plan what needs to be done next. By setting new goals and
time limits, you will be able to find a way to continue to
reach your goals for the rest of your day.
Refocus. If you have a busy schedule, use the time that you
are waiting to refocus. Go over your schedule for the day,
find what you need to do for the rest of the day, and figure
out what to do to re-manage your time. If you have a handheld
device or a notebook with a list, you can look over what your
list has for the day, as well as what your goals are.
Make
more lists. If you find that several of your goals have
been reached for the day, or if you want to move forward onto
a different task, making a different list or rearranging the
list that you already have is an easy thing to do while you
are waiting. Once you are out of the line or have stepped out
of your appointment, you will know exactly what needs to get
done next.
Organize
your time. If you have your calendar with you, and
have already set your lists, then figure out how much time
it will take you to complete the tasks and goals that you have
on your schedule for that day. Planning out how long it will
take you to finish your tasks of the day is an effective use
of time while waiting in line or waiting for an appointment.
Bring
mail or correspondence to sort through. If you have
mail that will need to go out to friends, or things that you
need to organize, you can bring these with you. While you are
waiting, it is an easy thing to sort through or read while
waiting.
Make
phone calls. If you have business partners or friends
that need you to call them, this is a great time to do so.
Because you are waiting in line, you will be able to keep the
phone calls short and to the point.
Bring
along the smaller tasks. Sometimes, there are smaller
things that need to be completed or looked through. If you
need to finish a smaller task, doing so while waiting in line
is a great time to catch up on what you may have not necessarily
have done when the focus was on the larger tasks and goals
that were set for the day.
Re-energize. If the day is particularly busy for you, this
is a good time to not do anything except wait. Use waiting
time as a time to calm down, find your focus, and relax. Downtime
is always good and necessary in any day that is full of activities
and planning.
Read. If you know that your wait is going to be longer, you
can catch up on reading that you need to do. This can help
you relax. You can also read things that will help you with
your progress for the rest of the day. Reading can often keep
you on track for the rest of your day as well.
Catch
up on the news. Many different places will have magazines
and newspapers available right by the check out stand, or wherever
you are waiting. If you don’t bring your own material to read,
it’s always good to keep up with the latest news and happenings
in the world. This is good to do if you have already organized
the rest of your day and made your plans.
If you are going to a place where you think there will be
waiting time, make sure to always bring along your planning
devices, or any smaller tasks that you will have to do for
the rest of the day. This will help you in never having to
stand in line or wait for a long amount of time without having
anything to do.
Wherever you are waiting, it is always a good time to reschedule,
re-energize and continue with your lists and plans that need
to be organized for the rest of the day. By using waiting time
as a way to continue setting your goals, the rest of your day
will run smoothly and more effectively as you are able to continue
with your plans. # # # # #
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