There are so many things in the world to distract us, but how much time do we spend doing mindless activities? How much of our lives are we actually wasting? We start off using these things to "kill time," but slowly, they become priorities and distractions.

1. Netflix

There is no such thing as "one more episode."

2. Standing in line

Sometimes we wait in line longer than the actual thing we're waiting for lasts. Is it really worth throwing this time away?

3. Comparing ourselves to others

We have to be the most diligent with our studies, busiest with our activities and proactive in everything we do. But we waste more time comparing our lives to others, we miss our own potential.

4. Social media

No explanation needed.

5. Listening to music

Why do we always need background noise? How often do we just sit in silence? Sometimes we find it intimidating.

6. Worrying

Worrying doesn't make time pass quicker or make the circumstances better. It just prolongs the process.

7. Taking pictures

Cameras are a great way of capturing memories, but don't forget to look up and see life with your own eyes, too. Sometimes, we get so caught up in wanting to document the moment and show others, we forget to really observe it firsthand for ourselves.

8. Being a perfectionist

Perfection is a state of mind we will never reach, for there is only One that is perfect.

9. People watching

The biggest distraction there is.

Just think, if we limited how much time we spend doing all of these things, how different would our days look? We could be the most productive generation yet.