Time is a precious thing, so, if you have back-to-back meetings, you ought to take all of the time you can get. If a meeting ends sooner than you expected or your co-worker is taking too long to set up their presentation, you should find something productive to do. You are probably wondering what you can possibly do within such a tiny window period. Here are some ideas:
If you have two minutes
1. Do a lap
This might not seem productive, but it is a good way of exercising. Next time you have a few minutes at your disposal, consider walking around your office, grab a snack or visit the bathroom. Your body will thank you.
2. Socialize
You are around your fellow colleagues, some of whom you do not know. Take advantage of the break to discuss some ideas or things you are planning to do. The discussion can be personal or work related.
3. Close unnecessary tabs
Did you open too many tabs during your last browsing session? This is your opportunity to close them all. Doing a cleanup will boost your laptop’s speed.
If you have five minutes
4. Tackle a personal chore
If you are planning to meet a friend after work and need to text him, do that now. This is also a perfect opportunity to book your doctor’s appointment.
5. Answer an email
Find an urgent work email that should be answered and do that now.
6. Check your social media accounts
If you use social media for work and business related tasks, use these extra five minutes to check for updates. That way, you will not be tempted to overstay there since the time is limited.