However busy we may be, it is quite often that we may come across a spare minute in our day. Instead of scrolling on Instagram or indulging in an unhealthy snack – you can do these things and remain productive!
- Practise an instrument (that’s if you play one) or pick up that old ukelele in the corner that you’ve always wanted to learn!
- Write a letter to someone you ought to speak to more.
- Sort out your wardrobe/a messy drawer/cupboard that you have been putting off for a while.
- Make greetings cards so that they are ready for when an occasion comes along.
- If you are in school, do some quick revision or questions.
- Don’t pretend to be bored when you actually have work to do. Get on with the things on your to-do list!
- Call someone and have a catch up.
- Rearrange the apps on your phone and delete distracting ones, or those you don’t use.
- Make a drink for everyone you live with.
- Make a playlist of some sort.
- Set up a bullet journal spread that will help you stay on track with a goal or keep you organised.
- Plan an inexpensive, fun day trip!
- Read a book.
- Listen to music, put on your headphones and dance around like a maniac. You’ll feel stupid and happy at the same time!
- To all of my blogging friends, write a post or Instagram caption!
- Talk to an elderly relative or neighbour via phone or in person, depends how much spare time you have!
- Paint or doodle (it doesn’t have to be brilliant)
- Get thoughts off your mind by journaling or publishing them in a blog.
- Practise mindfulness and meditate for a few minutes.
- Go for a walk or do some exercise outdoors.
- Read through an old diary for a good cheering up.
- Do an indoor workout if the weather isn’t too good!
- Take photos around your local area.
- Finish a craft kit that you’ve been putting off for years. You could even invite your friends or family to join you!
- Plan gift ideas on paper (and don’t lose it) so that Christmas next year won’t be as hectic as the one just gone!
- Organise stationery
- Organise makeup
- Knit while watching telly (I may be the only teenager who does that)
- Wash art or makeup brushes!
- Check the time and make sure you’re not late for the next thing in your busy day.
They are all of my ideas of things to do when you have a spare minute! Of course there are more, but I know you wouldn’t read through them all haha. I hope you all having a great month so far! Let me know how you’re doing in the comments.
What do you do when you have a spare minute? Or is it rare you have any time to yourself?
The Ecolytical 
These were all super good ideas! Saved this post! I always say I’m bored but I should really start being more productive! That’s one of my goals for this year! Enjoyed this post xx ❤️
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Aww thank you Jasmin! I wish you the best of luck with that goal. Being productive has its rewards though you must also make time for yourself x
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Love this post, so many great ideas! I usually spend my free time, writing and reading blog posts, taking photographs, drawing, knitting or playing Sims 4 💛
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Thank you Emily! It’s nice to see another knitter about – there need to be more young people that take it up as a hobby 🙂 Hope you’re doing well!
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These are so nice!! However, I’m guilty of doing them when I’m procrastinating xD I should probably be studying, for example, and instead, I would be organizing my wardrobe or something! When I have some time to spare, during the school weeks, I usually sleep or read (everything else, like blogging, is usually scheduled, so it’s officially part of my to-do list). During the holidays, I kind of do the things in your list 🙂
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Thank you Marta! Yeah, sometimes I blog because it’s productive when I should actually get on with work 😆 Holidays feels like so far away but at least this weekend is kind of free for me! Hope you have a great Wednesday x
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