Time Management Tips to Get Organized

What can you do in the time it takes popcorn to pop? In short: a lot. Learn how to reclaim the time you spend waiting, whether at home or on-the-go.

Waiting at the doctor's office
10 minutes in a comfy chair

• Organize your social life — make a lunch date with a friend you haven't seen in a while.


• Tackle your "should do" list: write a thank you note or a card to a friend; call your mother.


• Close your eyes, practice deep breathing and organize your thoughts.


• Check out the health magazines that are mainstays of a doctor's office. Learn something new about your kidneys, or some great exercise tips.


• Bring a tote bag with a couple of sewing repair projects.