I have responsibilities and I don't like it. I think it'd just be better to avoid them all until the last possible second, don't you? I'm sure you don't need any help finding ways to procrastinate, but in case you do, here are some of my personal favorites:
1. Read Odyssey/Buzzfeed articles
I see you. Right now you're reading this article to procrastinate something, and I fully support you. Odyssey articles are fun pieces from young people talking about what is important in today's society. You're simply keeping up with the news.
2. Take personality quizzes
Do I need to know what season I am based on what I want my future house to look like? No... but it's fun to pick favorites. And some of the quizzes are so ludicrous that I can't not take them. Like how do people come up with these ideas?
3. Start a new Netflix show
Netflix, or any other streaming services for that matter, somehow knows exactly the worst times to introduce you to your next favorite binge show. For instance, I started Stranger Things two days ago... and you better believe I finished the entire first season before season two came out.
4. Play an instrument
Or learn to play a new instrument. Learning new skills is always valuable. Also, playing music can be relaxing and get you more prepared to conquer your goals... or procrastinate more.
5. Get lost in Wikipedia
You look up one measly thing and then boom, you've fallen into the Wikipedia hole. Sure, you haven't done an ounce of your work, but now you know Ryan Reynolds' birthday, how much Deadpool grossed in the US, and how many Oscars Titanic won. That's useful information, right?
6. Talk to your housemates
Sure, you live with them and could hypothetically talk to them anytime, but right now, when you need to do ten other things, that's the perfect time to start a conversation and get to know their life story.
7. Look up new recipes and try them out
You have to eat... so why not be creative and try something new? Bonus points if you don't have the ingredients and have to run to the store.
8. Dive into nostalgia
Did you know that Webkinz is still a thing? Yeah, I didn't either until one night my friends and I were, surprise, procrastinating and stumbled upon it. Spoiler alert – it's not nearly as fun as it was 10 years ago.
9. Look at your planner
If you look at all the things you have to do and plan it out and make it look pretty, that's one step closer to doing it, right?
10. Clean your room
You aren't technically doing what you are supposed to be doing, but you also are being productive. I'd call it a success.
11. Work out
Once again, is it what you should be doing? No. Is it bad for you? Also no. Run away from your problems... literally!
12. Sleep
Catch up on sleep. We all need it, plus it requires zero energy. Especially now that the weather is getting colder, it's a perfect opportunity to snuggle up and stay warm as well.
Disclaimer: I don't condone procrastination... however, if you do it, you should do it right. Stay busy, my friends.