Writing. It's kind of frustrating. Yes, I love having an outlet. Yes, I would hate giving it up. But sometimes, I just don't have anything to say. Sometimes I get to the end of the week, and I have said everything I have to say. Writing is not easy. It will occasionally come naturally, but the majority of the time, it is partnered with lots of brain storming, never ending adjectives and a LOT of distractions!
So, what are 5 of my favorite ways to distract myself from writing an article?
1. Pretend to have things on your to do list that have never been top priority before.
For instance, cleaning. Most college students do not have time or frankly care very much if their apartment/dorm is spotless. But, when it is time to do homework or write articles, cleaning quickly moves up the rank of important things to do. Not just some light dusting, but full on deep cleaning. No stopping until it sparkles. It is way to hard to focus with that dirty bowl in the sink;).
2. I love to make myself a commitment to not do any school for a day.
For some reason, I think that making myself a promise not to do any work that day will somehow make it disappear. It doesn't.
3. Restart that hobby you picked up in 8th grade but haven't touched since.
Color by numbers? PERFECT! Hat Making? EVEN BETTER! Basically anything is up for grabs.
4. Become spontaneously obsessed with something.
Fixing the sink, binge watching "Grey's Anatomy," learning to play kazoo, table building (I have personal proof that this one works as a distraction!) It does not matter what it is you want to accomplish as long as it is not what you actually NEED to be doing.
5. As a last ditch effort to avoid writing, you can decide it is time to get in shape.
For me, this involves meal planning, couponing, exercise programs I never end up doing. This is easily exchanged for school because both involve being better or learning more. So, pick up those 5 lbs. weights and the bouncy ball that have been sitting in your closet since New Years and get exercising!
No matter how many things you use to distract yourself, eventually you will have to do school or write something on the blank page. It will just get turned in two days late...)
