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35 Ways To Procrastinate

Do you have something you're avoiding?

Natalie Harmening
Oct 19, 2016
Chicago, Illinois
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35 Ways To Procrastinate

1. Go on Facebook

If you don't use it- redownload that dusty app and start adding to your profile. If you are an avid Facebook-er then log on and get comfy. Don't hesitate to watch every cute dog video, every epic fail video, or stalk whoever shows up on your timeline.

2. Try a new hairstyle

Just because you can.

3. Go on Instagram

Go 485 days back and like every single post. Better yet, comment on every post.

4. Start writing a story

5. Read a book

6. Watch all of the Lord of the Rings Movies

And then read the books.

7. Then read all of Harry Potter books

And then watch the movies.

8. Netflix

Chill if you choose.

9. Take a bubble bath

Choose a nice candle and enjoy.

10. Google bad puns

Send the worst to your best friends and the rest to anyone in your contact book named Mark.

11. Brush your teeth

You can never have too good of hygiene.

12. Decorate your room

13. Start a craft

I suggest looking on Pinterest for "inspiration".

14. Shop online

Nothing like a little retail therapy.

15. Become a writer for Odyssey

Add another task to your plate so that you can avoid the other stuff!

16. Workout?

If you're into that...

17. Go for a walk

18. Make Mac N Cheese

It takes longer than easy mac which means more time away from whatever you're supposed to be doing.

19. Try on all of your clothes

20. Explore Spotify


Listen to music you normally wouldn't.

21. Practice winged eyeliner

If you're into that...

22. Cry

it relieves the stress

23. Take a nap

You shouldn't need to be persuaded to sleep more.

24. Get something pierced

Sorry Mom.

25. Eat.

Everything and anything that is in your line of sight

26. Debate the pronunciation of Gif

27. Sit and watch paint dry

Once you feel light headed from the fumes, walk away.

28. Catch a butterfly

It might take a few hours, especially if it's winter.

29. Call your Mom

Don't tell her you are procrastinating though (sorry again Mom)

30. Color in an adult coloring book

Or a children's one if thats all you can find / spend your money on

31. Buy a Lego kit

Assemble it too.

32. Watch all of your friends Snapchat stories


Watch every second- NO SKIPPING AROUND. Learn from DJ Khaled and get a head rub while you're at it.

33. Learn how to play an instrument

If you don't already play one

34. Play your instrument

If you can.

35. Turn on your local sports team

Watch the game whether you understand sports or not.

"As much as you don't want to do it, get your stuff* done" -Mark LIvshots

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