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19 Things To Do That Don't Include Studying for Finals

A "How-To" List of Procrastinating

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19 Things To Do That Don't Include Studying for Finals

Finals are quickly approaching and the temptation of procrastination is whispering sweet nothings in your ear. Be honest with yourself, you don't want to study. No one wants to study. There are so many other things you could be doing. Here is a comprehensive list of all of the things you can do that does not include studying for your finals...

1. Read this article

Look you've already crossed one of these off of your list! Go you!

2. Read some more Odyssey articles

Support your fellow aspiring writer.

3. Start "New Girl" on Netflix and binge watch the entire series

If I am being honest, this is where most of my time is being spent.

4. Clean your room

Yes I know, you haven't done this all semester, but right now seems like the perfect time doesn't it? I think yes!

5. Get 47 weeks deep in your boyfriend's ex's sister's husband's cousin's Instagram

We've all been there, don't deny it.

6. Go through the 2,000 pictures on your phone and delete three of them

Only three because you might need the other 1,997 at some point in time. You don't know when, but you might and you cannot risk deleting that pointless screenshot.

7. Discover Dr. Pimple Popper's Instagram page and get lost

We all know it is disgusting but oh-so-satisfying. It's okay, you don't have to admit it, but I am sure it is in your search history.

8. Check out all of the online sales going on right now

But empty your entire cart when you see the $5.95 shipping.

9. Refresh all of your social media accounts 82 times

This is probably one of the most common forms of procrastination.

10. Spend 45 minutes going through a ridiculous scenario in your head that will actually never happen

If you are female, you have probably done this, and it most likely happens daily.

11. Read the comments on a controversial Facebook post and lose a few brain cells

No description necessary.

12. See how many times you can bounce a bouncy ball between the floor and the ceiling

Yes, Maddy Hibdon, I am talking about you.

13. Download Bubble Shooter and play it for three hours

Yes, Tabitha Jackson, I am talking about us.

14. Go workout

Just kidding, you can tell yourself that, but really just go watch TV and eat McDonald's or something.

15. Get on Pinterest and plan out your life

Except if you do this, you won't study for your finals and you will probably fail and then you won't be able to fulfill any of your beloved Pin Plans.

16. Request to be a Creator on Odyssey and write articles instead of studying

Yes, that is exactly what I am doing.

17. Sit on your bed and contemplate if college is really worth it

What really is this degree going to do for me? A lot of things? Oh, well okay then...

18. Cry

You might do this anyway and don't need my encouragement.

19. Fake your death and run away to a country of your choice

Don't lie, we've all thought about it. The practicality of this option may be lacking, but in theory, it is a solid plan.

If none of these options are appealing to you, then I sincerely apologize that I was unable to contribute to your procrastination implication. If you are unable to find an alternative to studying, then maybe you should just pick up your textbook and study, or just go ahead and follow your heart and throw it in the trash. Whatever you decide, I wish you the best of luck. Also, I am not responsible for any drops in your GPA. You are an adult and your failure is completely yours to keep!

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