Spent your free time channel-surfing, only to wish you had caught up on oh-so- many things when you’re slammed at work? Here’s a check-list of things you’ll be glad you did — later on.
Tidy your virtual spaces: Multiple copies of financial PDF documents, a work memo from 2014, 70-odd wallpapers, a download (cancelled) of a funny cat video from Youtube... if that’s what the Documents folder on your computer looks like, well, you are not alone!
On a slow day at work, sort through your folders. Delete everything you are never going to use again, except for valuable data that you might not be able to get your paws on again.
Sort the rest of the documents into folders so that you know exactly where to look if you need a document/file urgently. A clean laptop is like a clean desk — key to getting the job done in half the time.
Do the same with your email and FB account, archiving anything important or of sentimental value.
Delete spam, empty trash, sift through your contacts and delete obsolete ones. Then open your browser, clear your history, delete all cookies, and start afresh!
Connect with your dear ones: You got the number of your old school friend from a teacher six months ago, but have yet to get around to calling.
And grandma never complains that she hardly ever hears your voice, but her disproportionate delight at hearing from you says it all. Life is too short to ignore the people we love.
Time is the most precious non-renewable resource in the world — don’t worry it away!
Try spending time with your loved ones instead of worrying about them. When time hangs heavy on your hands, scroll through your phone. If looking at someone’ number or picture on WhatsApp brings a reminiscent smile to your face, call them — the time to catch up is now!
Call up beforehand and visit grandparents, or senior family friends, old teachers or even that very nice neighbour. Not out of charity, though. Only if you genuinely want to.
Update your face: Fashion changes every six months, with the advent of the Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer fashion seasons.
Take time out to read up on trends to update not just your clothes, but also your face!
Still struggling with ye olde liquid eyeliner brush, girls? Switch to an eye-crayon for precision application. Spend some time browsing at the cosmetics counter or online shopping sites to check out the latest products on the market.
Switch it up with a vegan lipstick, glitter highlighter or clear mascara.
Guys, take your cue from the latest in hair and facial-hair trends from international fashion runways. Beards and man-buns, for instance? So over!
Get some quality razor-time to make sure you don’t end up looking like the caveman who missed civilization among all the clean-shaven men sporting commando haircuts. Down-time is when the real work happens. It’s when you court life’s joys or prep for the future; laying the foundations for success and happiness. Make it count!