If you are someone who doesn’t know what to do with your extra or additional time, then this post is for you. In this post, I have mentioned 5 things that you can do to make that extra time count.

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Sometimes, you have completed all your tasks for the day, but you are still left with some time in your hand and don’t get what to do with it. I want to ask you. What do you do with the additional time you get after completing all your tasks for the day? 

Some of you might say that you spend that additional time watching Netflix, some spend it scrolling on social media, and some spend it doing nothing but waste it.

Well, time is the most precious asset we have as humans. I mean, cats and dogs never worry about wasting their time. By the way, that’s all what they do; they eat, sleep and repeat. But can you do the same? I guess the answer for most of you is a big No. 

When you have worked so hard all day long and get an additional bonus i.e., the time you have saved and left with; there is no point wasting it by doing useless things. I mean you have earned it; it’s your reward for sticking to the schedule, you can’t just waste it. Right?

Also, when you are driving to work or waiting in a long queue, or when you are in a cab; you never track the time you waste in such situations. And similar to the saying, every penny counts; every second counts too.

Now, some of you might say that I can’t be working every time. Well, I’m not saying that you should work every single minute of your life. You should also take time to have fun with your family and friends. You should enjoy your life. All that I’m saying is to manage your time properly so that you can get the most out of your working hours and don’t waste the additional time you get after that.

You should make the most of that additional time you get and make it effective for you. Here are some ways that will help you make your time count. 

#1. Upgrade your personal/professional skills

Today skills are the only thing that matter. Therefore, upgrading your skills whether it’s personal or professional is one of the best ways to utilize your time.

Skill Development is so necessary in today’s world. When you have the right skills, you are more likely to get new opportunities and you are open to new possibilities as well. 

Don’t confuse schooling with education. I didn’t go to Harvard but the people that work for me did.

Elon Musk

Skills matter more than a degree. Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk once stated that a man with skills is far more ahead than a man with nothing but a college degree. Sure, college degrees are good to have but if you don’t have the right skills to execute what you have learned in college, it’s just a waste. You have wasted those years of your life in college if you are one of them.

If you agree with me on this, then grab your notepad and get a course or something to upgrade and level up your skills. Platforms like Alison, edX, Udemy, etc. offer a wide variety of courses to upgrade your personal and professional skills that you can learn and make the most of your time. 

#2. Learning new things

A great way to expand your horizons is to learn new things. Learning makes a person alive. Every person who is successful today is a great learner. They never stop learning new things. When you open yourself to learning new things, you actually have opened the door for new opportunities and possibilities for yourself. 

Whether it’s something you’ve always wanted to learn, like how to become a better speaker or something you never thought you would be interested in, like history, there’s a lot you can learn. 

Reading books is one of the best ways to expand your horizons and learn new things. It’s also a great way to improve your vocabulary and build your vocabulary word bank. Start with learning things that you are interested in and that inspire you.

#3. Listen to audiobooks 

Listening to audiobooks is another great way to utilize your additional time. Books have always been the best source to increase your knowledge and audiobooks help you to absorb that knowledge in a very short time. It is the best way to learn more in less time. There are many platforms where you can listen to audiobooks like 

• Audible
• Google Audiobooks
• Kobo Audiobooks
• Downpour
• Hoopla
• Librivox

You can learn new languages, enhance your listening comprehension, and even learn how to become a better person in general. Some of the best audiobooks are nonfiction, so if that’s a genre you’re interested in, you should definitely check it out. Some of the best nonfiction audiobooks are history, political science, and education.

You can listen to audiobooks while doing chores, driving to work, or any other time too. Switch your Netflix time with an audiobook session and see the difference it brings to your life.

#4. Listen to podcasts

Listening to Podcasts is an effective way to learn something you want. Studies have shown that listening to podcasts relieves your brain muscles and is good for your mental health too. It also helps reduce stress levels and anxiety. 

When you get some extra time, spend it by listening to podcasts you are interested in. There are several podcasts on several different topics. Choose one for yourself and learn new things.

Though everyone has different tastes and choices, you may or may not be interested in the list of podcasts mentioned below that talk about self-help and personal development.

• On Purpose podcast
• The Tony Robbins podcast
• The Joy of Procrastination
• Happier with Gretchen Rubin
• H.E.R. Space
• Unlocking us with Brene Brown

#5. Get a hobby and Have fun

Last but not least, don’t forget to have fun. In today’s chaotic world, people often forget to do what they love. They are stuck in the circle of their jobs and families and forget to take care of themselves. Doing what you love gives you a feeling of calmness and peace. You feel happy when you do what you love. It makes you feel alive. 

Maybe you are someone who loves to paint but because of a busy schedule, you don’t get much time to do it. And now when you have this extra time, you can spend it with your new canvas and paint brushes. You can also explore your interests online; so if you’re curious about a certain topic, you can learn more about it online; there are several courses that you can take to learn more about it.

Here’s what you should read next

• How to stop procrastination and start taking action
• 5 habits to develop if you want to level up yourself
• 6 ways to find inspiration when you are lost

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