by Scott Boyd
There are always times in every job where you have nothing to do. For some it's a bonus - a break from the routine - for others it's dull and boring.
This article will look at how you can make best use of your free time at work (or skive and get away with it!).
Is there anything you should be doing right now?
Be honest - do you really have spare time just now or is there something you can be getting on with?
We all have stuff that doesn't have to be done right away, so sometimes we put things aside and have a break, don't we? Or is it just me?
Motivating yourself to start that task you have been putting off can be difficult, so here are a few tips to get the ball rolling:
Make a list of what you need to do.
Break each task down into sub tasks - you will find these much more manageable (and less daunting!).
Just start from the beginning and work your way down the list. Before you know it, your task will be complete!
It is always difficult to get started on something new if you have no particular interest in the task at hand. But, you have to remember that regardless if it is your job to do or not, then it has to be done.
So you do have free time after all?
OK, you have done all that you need to, so what now?
Well, it really depends on your own work ethics. Do you want to progress your career and skills or do you just want to pass the time until the end of your shift?
No-one is judging you here - you need to do what you are comfortable with - it's your life after all!
I don't believe in imposing ethics and morals onto individuals (organisations are a whole different story though, but that's for another article!).
You have to do what you are comfortable with.
But please don't mistake comfort for complacency!
It is all too easy for you to sit back and do nothing while your own ambitions remain unachieved. I know - I did it for way too long!
You can do two things with your time:
Work at achieving your ambitions.
Or not.
There are always times in every job where you have nothing to do. For some it's a bonus - a break from the routine - for others it's dull and boring.
This article will look at how you can make best use of your free time at work (or skive and get away with it!).
Is there anything you should be doing right now?
Be honest - do you really have spare time just now or is there something you can be getting on with?
We all have stuff that doesn't have to be done right away, so sometimes we put things aside and have a break, don't we? Or is it just me?
Motivating yourself to start that task you have been putting off can be difficult, so here are a few tips to get the ball rolling:
Make a list of what you need to do.
Break each task down into sub tasks - you will find these much more manageable (and less daunting!).
Just start from the beginning and work your way down the list. Before you know it, your task will be complete!
It is always difficult to get started on something new if you have no particular interest in the task at hand. But, you have to remember that regardless if it is your job to do or not, then it has to be done.
So you do have free time after all?
OK, you have done all that you need to, so what now?
Well, it really depends on your own work ethics. Do you want to progress your career and skills or do you just want to pass the time until the end of your shift?
No-one is judging you here - you need to do what you are comfortable with - it's your life after all!
I don't believe in imposing ethics and morals onto individuals (organisations are a whole different story though, but that's for another article!).
You have to do what you are comfortable with.
But please don't mistake comfort for complacency!
It is all too easy for you to sit back and do nothing while your own ambitions remain unachieved. I know - I did it for way too long!
You can do two things with your time:
Work at achieving your ambitions.
Or not.
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