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10 Things To Do That Are Better Than Writing An Essay

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Maggi McCann
Feb 20, 2017
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10 Things To Do That Are Better Than Writing An Essay

What's better than writing an essay? Not writing an essay. Here are ten things you can do instead of writing that essay that's been moving from Today to Tomorrow in your planner this entire week.


1. Take a walk in nature.

Go get some fresh air! Clear your head! Then you might be able to write that essay when you get back.

2. Get some food with friends.

Food and socialization will definitely inspire you to write a better essay! Who could possibly write on an empty or half-empty stomach anyway?

3. Go shopping.

Shopping is definitely a good thing to do before writing an essay because then you have nothing better to do then write your essay!! Or do you...


4. Netflix!

The magical red N that shines gloriously on my favorites bar. There's just so many options: Stranger Things, Touch, Gilmore Girls, The Witches of East End, White Collar, 13th, Futurama, Criminal Minds... I could go on all night, but you get the picture.

5. FaceTime everyone you know.

Sure, it'll annoy them... and it might make you upset when no one answers, but just keep trying! If no one else picks up, FaceTime your mom. She's your mom, she has to pick up. Then after you FaceTime, you will be able to write that essay knowing that you are totally in the social loop.


6. Watch episodes of Dr. Phil.

You might have never even seen an episode of Dr. Phil, but that didn't stop me! At least when you watch Dr. Phil you know that you're better off than a lot of other people.

7. Take a nap!

A tired mind will produce a lame, tired essay. If you take a nap and don't set an alarm, you'll get a peaceful sleep and wake up later when your body feels ready to write.

8. Take a shower.

It'll be so nice and warm and it will allow the thoughts to flow. If you are the kind of person who showers and then feels sleepy, see number seven. If you're the type of person who showers and gets energized but still doesn't feel like doing the essay, see number one. THEN write the essay.


9. Paint your nails!

It'll take a lot of time to paint and dry but at the end, your fingers will look awesome flying over that keyboard killing your essay!


10. Write an Odyssey article!

At least you're writing. You're not writing your essay, but it's surely a start.

Who am I kidding? I'm not going to write this essay tonight and if you're reading this, you're not going to either.

11. If all else fails, try reverse psychology.

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