Procrastination is a part of my everyday life, and it’s something I just can’t fight when trying to complete my homework or studying. There is always something I can do instead of studying or writing that essay that’s due in a few days, like writing this article! Over my many years of procrastination, I have trained myself to do something at least a little more productive with my time rather than just watch Netflix and scroll through my Instagram feed. Here are some things you can do while procrastinating that are still productive:
Clean and organize your space. There’s that pesky unorganized drawer calling your name, or make your bed and organize your cluttered desk. The best part of cleaning is that you can get an episode of Netflix in or listen to your favorite playlist or podcast while doing it!
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Do the easier homework. Even if its due a week from now just get it done with and you will have less to procrastinate on later! I would rather do a thousand mindless readings and take notes than think about that calculus problem.
Call your parents and friends from home. We are all guilty of not contacting our parents enough. Give them a call and let them know how your week is going and ask what the pets you so dearly miss are up to. Also, take the time to call your friends at different colleges and see how they are doing.
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Work out. Honestly, the only time I work out is when I’m procrastinating from studying. So jump in your work out clothes and take a trip to the rec! Even if you do a simple workout your body will be thanking you and it’s a perfect excuse to eat a cookie later.
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Catch up on the current news. This world of college seems to put us in a bubble where we rarely hear the happenings of the outside world. Take a minute to catch up on current events in the news app of your iPhone or just Google current news, so you are up to date!
…But make sure you get that homework done at some point.