If you have more time on your hands then avoid reinvesting it into additional Netflix or similar activities - well at least a portion of it...

It's a great opportunity to upskill in your field or learn a completely new skill. Perhaps you've always wanted to master a new piece of software, learn more about a new topic or start something completely new. By reinvesting those new found hours incrementally into a new goal, you'll have that new qualification or skill under your belt before you know it.

Great secondary skills to have regardless of industry or seniority include leadership studies, management and project management. 

Also look to mastering common software applications that are widely used across your industry. The days of 'I don't how to use xyz' are certainly over - it's expected that if you do not know, you'll learn.

There are also some great short courses from tertiary providers that can get you started and help build that sense of achievement.

While social media is a force to be reckoned with, you should also think about your very own digital space. 

A personal website or blog can be a powerful tool to show the world your achievements, experience and more. It stands out. There are plenty of choices out there and once you secure your own domain, make sure to also create an email address to match. You can ditch the @gmail or @outlook generic addresses and create a professional look with leading providers for a small monthly fee using the same familiar products.

If you find yourself with more time think about applying your skills to a not-for-profit or other volunteering entity. It's a great way to give back to your community and the experience could open doors you previously didn’t know existed; be it professional, social or otherwise. 

Your options could be anything from volunteering with a local organisation to volunteering on a board or steering committee. Find something that aligns with your interests and start from there.