Can you remember the last time you spent a day without your phone? I certainly don’t! Our phones have become our go-to buddy given a moment of downtime, in between breaks, waiting in line at the counter, stuck in traffic, etc. There’s nothing really wrong about unlocking or phone during these moments, but the more important thing is, what do you do with it?
Do you mindlessly scroll through social media and get caught up in a rain of interesting news, updates, newest trends, blog posts, etc? Or do you do something productive with it?
As a mom, we always want to use our time wisely because of the never-ending to-do lists in our head. So the moment you start unlocking your phone for no reason, here are 5 things you can do with it to keep you out of the mindless scrolling cloud.
Plan the Weekend
We often take weekends for granted and never plan something for it. We always plan what we do on weekdays but never really give weekends the planning it deserves. The weekend is the perfect time to spend quality time with your family. So it’s productive to check out what you can do for the upcoming weekends. You can surf the internet for weekend activities perfect for the entire family.
Capture Ideas
Every smartphone has a way to record ideas. Either you write a note, make a recording, or take a video, you can always capture any idea that comes into mind. Whether it be a business idea, a recipe you remembered, an article you want to write, a list of items you need to buy, or maybe upcoming events you and your family can attend to.
Design Your Dream Home
Believe it or not, you can now design your dream home on your own phone. No need for professional interior designers, you can now explore your inner creative by using some awesome applications that help you design your home. So if you are currently planning on buying or building your dream home, designing it through the power of your smartphone is a must try during your next downtime. Even if you’re already living in your dream home, you can still be productive by planning a home makeover for a refreshing new ambiance.
Listen to a Podcast
A podcast is like a talking book, all you have to do is listen to people speaking about a certain niche that interests you. You can always learn something new by listening to a podcast. There are podcasts perfect for mothers, about business, investments, and tons of other topics.
Write The Things You’re Grateful For
Have you ever heard of the power of a gratitude journal? Being grateful is a great way to make you feel amazing about what you have in life. Think of specific things you are most grateful for on that day in write it down in your phone’s notes. So instead of envying everything you see on social media, why not spend your downtime moments by being grateful for what you have.
So the next time you find yourself unlocking your phone when you’re bored, think about what you will be doing with it. You can try the things I’ve mentioned above or you can think of other productive things to do 🙂
