12 Quick Things You Can Do When You Have Extra Time At Work

Congrats! You did the thing!

1. Clean your desk.

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A clean desk and a clear mind for the next task at hand.

2. Plan your work for tomorrow.

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This way you'll have even MORE free time tomorrow!

3. Or the next office party.

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Work hard, play hard, baby!

4. Update your business's social media and networking accounts.

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You never know who is going to get in touch.

5. Brainstorm.

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Whether it's for a project or a side hustle, use the extra time to work on your next big thing.

6. Find out the latest tech trend and mess around with it.

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It might seem confusing at first, but gaining at least some familiarity with it could give you an edge over your competitors.

7. Take a walk.

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Not only will this help you stretch your legs, but it will also help clear your mind so you can start fresh on a new task.

8. Finally organize your inbox.

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Those dastardly parentheses.

9. Go through your contact list and call five people you haven't spoken to in a while.

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Best case: a new opportunity. Worst case: a conversation with a human being.

10. Watch an online talk on a subject you've always wanted to learn more about.

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People always talk about TED Talks, but does anybody actually watch them? You do!

11. Read a random article on Wikipedia!

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Expanding your mind means you're more likely to think outside the box!

12. Build a castle out of the objects on your desk and declare yourself its lord!

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Or, you know, just do something to flex your creative muscles to promote critical thinking!

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