"Leisure is not a right, it's a privilege" goes an old saying. Many of us take our spare time for granted and spend it doing nothing. It is during our hectic schedule that we truly realize the value of leisure. This realization can only lead to a better utilization of our spare time. Here are some things for you to consider. Browse the Net Net browsing is not only for computer geeks. The world wide web has something to offer for everyone. If you have been intrigued by a certain political or social cause, or a new invention, then you search for more information on the topic on the Internet. With social networking, you can get in touch with long lost friends and you can even make new ones. Help Others This is one of the best things you can do, not only to enrich your own life but also that of others. If you have a low workload at work, offer a helping hand to a colleague who has too much work to handle. Similarly, help your spouse with his/her chores for the day. You can even consider devoting some of your spare time to charity work or a social cause. However, remember to do these things out of generosity, and not because you expect the favor to be returned someday. Improve Your Skills You could work on bettering any skills related to work or personal pleasure. If you are among the people who develop cold feet at the sight of a computer, then learning to work a computer is the best way to utilize your spare time. If your work demands you to possess some extra skills, then using your spare time to improve these skills is a good way of enhancing your career prospects. Clean the Clutter Clutter and mess can drastically reduce your productivity at work as well as at home. Clearing the clutter is one of the best ways to utilize time. Clean your desk or your room, and arrange the things in a proper order. Making your computer drive clutter-free is also a good idea. Eliminate the clutter from all the possible places, and you'll find yourself filled with positive energy. This is also one of the fundamentals of Feng Shui. Spend Quality Time with Yourself All of us are willing to go that extra mile to spend quality time with our loved ones. But, we rarely have time for ourselves. We hardly get time to introspect our actions and decide the course of our life. Hence, if you are left with some time for yourself, make the best of it. Do some meditation, go to a spa, listen to your favorite music, or take a vacation. Do anything that will help you connect with your soul in a better manner. Use this time to evaluate exactly what you want from life, and what you have to offer in return. The list of productive activities is endless. It is up to you to decide what can truly benefit you and the people around you. If you learn to respect your time, you'll realize that there is really no dearth of interesting things to do in life.