The Art of Killing Time
Life sometimes throws you a period of utter boredom. How do you occupy these periods of time, either mentally or physically without dying of boredom? Knowing how to waste time creatively should be appreciated for what it is, an art form.
Here are some tips (from nzgirl) to rid yourself of boredom…they’re so good that I was distracted from completing this article too many times than I care to mention…
How to kill time at work:
The internet, what would we do without it? But be very cautious about misusing your company PC to surf the web for personal enjoyment. Your boss probably realises that the Internet can be a big time waster and is watching for people who are doing web searches for ..umm…games… Perhaps the best way to use the Internet for your time killing purposes is to use it for all your personal research. For example if a phone number for a client across town is needed, volunteer to find it on the yellow or white pages online….just make sure to drag it out as long as possible. Don’t be afraid to legitimately use the Internet for business AND for killing time.
If your boss is of the oblivious persuasion, or if you’re just extremely sneaky, here are two great websites to help you kill time on those non-busy workdays. Handy Hint – get familiar with using Alt -Tab for quick escapes!
At A Bus Stop:
You could always catch up on a bit of light reading whilst waiting for the bus. However, if you’d rather do something far less productive and are feeling rather brave, why not turn to the person next to you and whisper loudly, “I know what you did last summer.” The reaction you get will be priceless…plus you may even help to relieve their boredom for a moment or two.
In A Supermarket Queue:
The supermarket queue can be a major drag, particularly with all of the chockies and sweets seducing you to be taken home. Instead of indulging your thighs, why not indulge your brain? It’s a perfect opportunity for people watching! Have some fun guessing which comestible the person in front of you will reach for. Will the businessman wearing Gucci go for the Snickers or the Crunchie bar? Will the skinny blonde pick up the light flavoured Bounty or the full fat Moro? Have a bet and see how many you win.
Source: nzgirl
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