Its easy to getsucked into the busy trap, stuck in a constant state of catching up.
Start with a closetdecluttering session.
Identify your unwanted junkand sell, donate, or toss it.
Then start cleaning,one room at a time.
Also, now is a good time towinterize your home.
Insulate your outlets and switches.
Get rid of the draft under your door.
Wrap your outdoor pipes.
Inspect old sewer pipes toprevent a sewage backup.
Inspect your roof to avoid leaks.
Plus, you’re able to clean andbinge-watch Gilmore Girlssimultaneously.
Start thedont break the chain systemandsteal this calendarto help you visualize the process.
then come up with a regular writing schedule to stick with your goal.
Then,get your inbox organized.
From there,come up with a systemfor maintaining this structure.
You might not even knowwhereto start.
There are a handful ofsuper useful (and free!)
online coursesyou can start during your time off.
Theres theFamily Financecourse at Utah State University, for example.
Purdue University has a whole course dedicated toPlanning for a Secure Retirement,too.
If youve been meaning tojumpstart your retirement savings, that course is a good place to start.
Depending on how much time you have, youmight even finish the course.
Take out your reading list and pick a title.
Block out some time to get it done, pick a cozy area, and dig in.
If you dont have a resume, you canuse a tool likeSumryorrecently-mentionedResume Beaconto help you create one.
If youre looking for a new job in the healthcare or medical field, tryHealtheCareers.
Plus, you never know what youll find.
Sometimes doing nothing is thebest thing you might do for your productivity.
You know thatregular breaks are importantwhen youre focused on a task.
It reduces the negative effects of stress.
It helps you refocus
Not everyone has a job that lets them take extra time off during the holidays.
Illustration by Sam Woolley.
Photos:Wellspring Comunity School,Kyle McDonald,Dustin Moore,Andy Roberts,Kevin Dooley.
