Most of us associate the time spent online with procrastination. You take one glance at your smart device and the next thing you know you went down the rabbit hole. Since we have easy access to the internet wherever we go, it’s easy to enter a loop of mindless internet browsing, jumping from site to site with no clear purpose in mind and checking social media accounts every few minutes. Before you even know it, you’ve wasted hours of your life doing nothing and thus gaining nothing.
But let’s not blame the internet for it. We are the ones holding the power and it’s up to us to decide how we’re going to spend our online time. We can either look at it as a way to escape reality and get lost along the way in a sea of cute cat videos or we can use it as a productivity tool. Because the internet also provides countless opportunities to make better use of our time. So, instead of surfing the internet aimlessly, you can try one of these productive activities next time you enter the online world.Â
Learn something new
It’s never been easier to self-study than it is now. The internet is brimming with free resources and opportunities to expand your knowledge in every area of interest and learn new skills at your own pace. You can join an online course, watch tutorials, download eBooks and audiobooks, join forums and interact with people who have the same learning interests as you etc. And if none of these ideas appeal to you, but you still want to quench your thirst for knowledge, you can simply check out websites that provide information on the topics that might interest you (Wikipedia, LifeHacker or HowStuffWorks are some great examples). Â
Have some productive fun
When we say that you can use the internet to enhance your productivity, it doesn’t mean it’s all work and no fun. On the contrary, the internet is the one place where you can have the best of both worlds. Online gaming is a good example of it. While there are still plenty of misconceptions surrounding online games, studies have shown that the right games can actually help improve multitasking skills, enhance memory, brain’s speed, and concentration. And if you want to earn some extra income while also enjoying some good old-fashioned fun, you can give online slot machines a try. Â
Find inspirationÂ
Maybe you’re stuck in a routine and you can’t find the motivation to do anything productive with your time. Don’t worry, it happens to all of us. Ironically enough, the internet can be both the problem and the solution. If you’ve been using it to escape the unpleasant reality surrounding you, it’s time to turn things around and use it as a way to find your motivation and inspiration. Reading motivational quotes on Facebook will probably have the opposite effect, but watching a few inspirational TED talks might just do the trick. Most TED talks are not only informative, but they also provide you with a fresh perspective on a variety of topics, giving you the push that you need to start acting.Â
Pick up a new hobby
You can count practicing hobbies in the broad category of online activities that are not a waste of time. that we mentioned previously. Wondering what kind of hobbies you can pick up online? We’ll give you a few tempting suggestions. You can find an online yoga course (there are more than enough to choose from) and boost your fitness routine, you can learn how to play an instrument, enhance your makeup skills, start cooking or like we’ve previously mentioned, you can explore the online casino world and get the hang of playing the slots. Whatever brings you joy and helps you feel better will do. Â
Start a blogÂ
If you have plenty of ideas and you want to share them with the rest of the world, what better way to do it than starting a blog? In this day and age, anyone who has something to say about anything can set up a blog and start writing. This can be a great chance to brush up on your writing skills and connect with like-minded people. Not only will you be able to unleash your creativity, but if you’re disciplined about it, in time you can build a large following and create a community where ideas will flow naturally. What’s more, blogging can even have a therapeutic effect, as it will help you process your thoughts and gain clarity on different aspects of your life.Â
Get organizedÂ
In a day and age where people are constantly busy, trying to juggle million tasks and responsibilities, learning how to be well-organized can make a huge difference. Yet establishing a sense of order and discipline is not that simple. Luckily, we have technology on our side to give us the support we need. Nowadays, there’s an app for everything, so you can organize every aspect of your life, from tidying up your computer files, to keeping your finances in check, creating detailed schedules, creating to-do lists, managing your projects and much more. All you have to do is go online and pick the apps that you find suitable for your situation.Â
Stay up to date with the latest newsÂ
Technological advancements have created a world where we’re constantly connected and overwhelmed with the amount of information we’re receiving. But technology also gives us the means to select the sources we use to stay informed. In such a fast-changing environment, it’s important to keep up with the latest news and stay up to date with everything that’s going on in the world. Information overload can be tackled effectively if you practice critical thinking and pay attention to your sources. That way you can differentiate between real events and false news, and stay in the know about the things that interest you and influence your life.Â
