5 easy ways to learn new skills every day

Do not let your busy schedule come in the way of learning a new skill.

Read on for easy hacks to use your time and resources more productively.

Most career experts will advice you to 'learn a new skill'. But 'how' you will learn is the question.

Given the busy and tightly packed schedules, how can one sneak out the time to learn a completely new skill, you may ask.

Well, if there is a will, then there is a way.

Read on for simple things you can do so that you learn a new skill every day.

1. Explore the internet

You have easy access to training material on internet. Have you ever tried using it?

Use online learning resources to learn on your own terms.

Benefit from online training library and online book service

2. Use your breaks productively

Instead of taking out time for Facebook or Twitter, use those breaks to learn something new.

Watch a training video on your gadgets.

Devote 20 minutes from your lunch break to watch and learn something you do not know.

3. Sharing is expanding

Be like a crow and learn while sharing knowledge with colleagues.

Share courses and watch them together. This way you can benefit the team.

You can let others take the lead on training topics on different days.

4. Learn during workouts

Prop up your gadget and watch or listen to a course while sweating it out on a stationary bike or treadmill.

You can also involve and engage others in this process.

5. Utilise your weekends

Find time during weekends and holidays for professional growth.

Learn a new technology online or listen to a podcast to solve office problems.

The new learning will provide you enough inspiration for Monday.

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