What do you do to kill wait times at hospitals and travel?
By Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (1902)
India
October 25, 2024 4:10am CST
Wait times especially long wait times are frustrating and stressful. We could also be mentally and emotionally drained if the waiting time is also associated with uncertainty, outcome and lack of communication.
Killing times during long waits can be challenging. One of the age old techniques and which still is relevant today is reading a book/magazine. Some carry books/magazines just to kill time during the long hours especially in healthcare. There are few book/magazine stands available in some locations to help people kill time. With smartphones, some people not only read books but also watch movies or play games. Again , they are few who plan their activities long term or even make to-do lists.
Although not always possible especially when you are under high stress, wait times does give opportunity to relax and do something productive.
So how do you transform the wait times you encounter to valuable breaks?
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8 responses
@grenery8 (9227)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
27 Oct
@RevivedWarrior it really is. if you're alone, talking to other patients but that's not the same vibe. welcome and thank you.
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@RevivedWarrior (1902)
• India
27 Oct
Talking to someone close nearby especially while in a hospital is a good way to kill time. Thanks for sharing!
@anya12adwi (8215)
• India
25 Oct
I look around! I observe people!! If it is much longer, then I scroll my phone and delete unnecessary pictures and videos!
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@RevivedWarrior (1902)
• India
26 Oct
Sight seeing and observing are good ways to kill time. We do that often while we travel. Deleting unwanted content from phone is also useful in these times. Thanks for sharing!
@allknowing (134950)
• India
26 Oct
I will strike a conversation with those around and spend time that way
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@RevivedWarrior (1902)
• India
26 Oct
Talking with people around , can definitely help to kill time and boredom. One of the best ways to kill time while travelling. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (1902)
• India
26 Oct
I am also planning to make use of mylot when I need to kill time. Thanks for sharing!
@nela13 (58386)
• Portugal
26 Oct
@RevivedWarrior Mylot while we wait is a great time to kill time.
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@RevivedWarrior (1902)
• India
26 Oct
That's a great idea- I would add mylotting to my ways to kill time , next time around. Thanks for sharing!
@somewitch (1310)
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25 Oct
Last time I was waiting for a doctor appointment, I played games on my phone. I also like looking at my surroundings; waiting rooms can also come with posters or TV screens. I usually avoid magazines because many people touched them and they feel dirty to me. 
When I travel, I tend to look out the window. If I'm at a bus stop, I look for birds to watch. 
When I travel, I tend to look out the window. If I'm at a bus stop, I look for birds to watch. 1 person likes this
@RevivedWarrior (1902)
• India
26 Oct
Well , a combination of things could help kill times. Sightseeing while travelling is one of the best ways to kill time. Thanks for sharing!
@somewitch (1310)
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26 Oct
@RevivedWarrior Yeah, I love travelling for that very reason. 
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@aureategloom (8748)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
25 Oct
i listen to music, read or simply look out the window and imagine fake scenarios in my head
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@RevivedWarrior (1902)
• India
26 Oct
Thinking about hypothetical situations is a fun way to get engaged. It is one of the blessings we have with our brain . Thanks for sharing!
@MarieCoyle (36478)
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25 Oct
I always carry a book in my bag. Reading helps pass time and calm nerves for me.
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@RevivedWarrior (1902)
• India
26 Oct
Reading has the uncanny ability to get us mesmerised . It is very useful in these situations. Thanks for sharing!
