Who else has a 30 minute lunch break? Does anyone else feel like this time can be very unproductive? I hate the feeling of being unproductive during the day and often end up working through lunch, so I decided to come up with some other productive things to do during a 30 minute lunch break.
- Meal Plan - I have started using one or two days a week to meal plan and look up new recipes. This not only helps with grocery lists but keeps me from getting bored with the same meals over and over again.
- Learn a New Skill - Is there something new you want to learn? Maybe knitting or web design! This is a good time to look up articles and tutorials online and you can learn that skill in no time. I am currently working on learning to use a new camera.
- Update your Resume - Let's be real when was the last time you even looked at your resume? It is definitely is time for an update! There are probably other things that need to be updated as well. Things like addresses if you have moved recently or revisit the websites you are subscribed to and if you no longer use them unsubscribe.
- Self Care - Do something that clears your mind and makes you happy. Take this 30 minutes and recharge by reading a book, calling a friend or family member, knitting, or anything else that takes you mind off work for a few minutes and helps to de-stress.
- Register to Vote - I recently registered online because I have moved multiple times since the last major election, it took me about five minutes from start to finish. You can also use this time to research the candidates in your local area. The deadline to register in Wisconsin is October 17th with the ability to register at the polls on election day. The New York Times compiled a list of Voter Registration Deadlines for each state which you can find here.
I hope this helps with some ideas to fill your lunch break. Comment below what some things you like to do during you lunch break are.
~Katy
