I live on Procrastination street.

Hello everyone,


Since my GCSEs are coming up I've found that it's actually really hard to sit and study. I've been procrastinating so much that I'm now an expert procrastinator, so I thought 'why not share my vast knowledge on procrastination?'
For the sake of getting things done we're all advised to banish procrastination from our lives but we've never acknowledged all the good it's done. All our best ideas and best work are done in times of procrastination. With no pre planning or preempting, procrastination can be very effective and a great way to get your creative juices flowing.

So without further ado here are a few tips on how to procrastinate:

1. Visit a social networking site: No notifications or mail? Never fear - there's always someone out there you'd like to check up on. 
2. Choose a different screen saver for your Laptop/Computer: This task can take quite a while (especially if you want your screen saver to be a picture of your favorite boy band, or whatever) ;)
3. Get organized: there’s no better way to feel productive (while avoiding the inevitable) than organizing the environment around you. Without procrastination my drawers would be disgusting and all my laundry would be piled around the room instead of in the laundry basket. 
4. Outings: If you're not going to be productive, you might as well take everyone else down with you. :) 
5. Plan ahead: There's only one thing better than doing something, and that's thinking about doing something. It makes yourself feel well organized. So, take the time to make a list or a mental note of all your tasks. (Don't forget to leave the most important for last.)
6.  Play a game: this could be a board game with a sibling/friend or something online or on your phone. (My personal favorites:  fruit ninja and temple run :S) 
7. Assist others: if you can't be productive then help someone else be productive. Or you can deliver on the help you promised your mum a month ago :P
8. Read: this could be a book, magazine, blog, takeout menu, the back of a shampoo bottle ... anything you want! 
9. Food:  Bake or cook something, but only if you're good at it! If not then raid the fridge! Or go out for some lunch or coffee. Whatever floats your boat.
10. Take a hike: Venture outside! There's nothing like some fresh air! Bring along your iPod or mp3 player. It's at times like these -when you're alone with your thoughts-when you come up with your best stuff. If walking is not your thing then exercise or bike.
11. Poolside: Go for a swim or sunbathe. 
12. Youtube/9GAG: Look up something funny. This could be funny pictures on 9Gag or a funny video on youtube. 
13. DIY: DIY projects can be a lot of fun and you always feel so good about yourself after. 
14. Shop till you drop: Got some moolah on-hand? Then go spend it! Stimulate the economy baby!
15. Take a nap: (not for too long) always leaves me feeling so refreshed afterwards!
16. Take a trip down GUILT lane: Take out all the projects or assignments or studying you need to do and just look at it. Then put it away again until you're ready to do it. (you may repeat, if you'd like). 

And there you are! 16 great ways to procrastinate. Of course these are just a couple ideas that I find work for me. If you have any useful ways to procrastinate that you would like to share then go ahead and do so in the comments below or do a post of your own and link it below. Until next time Amigos! 

From the other side of the rainbow,

xxx