8 Things to Do While Waiting at a Doctor's Office

Very rare is the physician's office that runs on time. I, like most people, cringe when the receptionist announces that the doctor is running late. I have learned to be prepared for such occasions. Here is a list of things to do while waiting at a doctor's office or anywhere else where you have time to kill.

Time Killer #1: Listen to your iPod or MP3 Player

Who says you have to sit there bored? Bring along your tunes to help pass the time. Listening to your iPod is an excellent way to block out background noise when you are trying to read. Since you can download Podcasts, you can catch up on your favorite Podcasts with relative ease. Learn French, Spanish or Portuguese! These are also free podcasts to download from the iTunes store and are located under the Education tab in Podcasts. You could be half way fluent in a language before you see the doctor!

Time Killer #2: Clip your coupons

With today's economy, pennies are starting to count. Most people are feeling the pinch of high gas and utility prices and consumers are looking for ways to cut down on their discretionary expenses. A relatively easy and painless way to save money is to clip coupons. Take those inserts from your Sunday Paper with you to the doctor's office, along with a pair of scissors. You can easily clip what you need and file it into your coupon organizer while you wait for your name to be called.

Time Killer #3: Clean out your purse

I rarely seem to have the time to devote to cleaning out my purse. A great time killer while you are waiting is to spend some of your wait time cleaning out your purse. Many moms, especially, carry everything but the kitchen sink in their purse, which just leads to a disorganized mess with M&Ms at the bottom mixed in with loose change.

Time Killer #4: Play your hand held game

More and more adults are reliving their childhood via hand held game systems such as the Playstation Portable (PSP) or Gameboy Advance. Why should the kids have all of the fun? Take your hand held game with you to pass the time while you wait. It is a guilty pleasure for most parents and since you have nothing better to do, go ahead and indulge.

Time Killer #5: Pay some bills