So you have an insane amount of homework due tonight/tomorrow/this week and instead of actually completing it ahead of time like some straight-A student, you want to continue to put it off. But after watching an entire season of "Grey’s Anatomy" in one day, organizing your closet by color, and actually working out for the first time in months, you’ve run out of ideas. Don’t worry! As a life-long procrastinator, I’ve compiled a list of eight things you can do instead of your schoolwork. As my dad always said: Due tomorrow? Do tomorrow.

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1. Learn how to do a cartwheel

I know this is something most people know how to do by the age of 5, but for some reason, I could never quite grasp the concept of getting my feet above my head. If you’re like me and completely lack coordination, try to teach yourself a gymnastics move that’s a step above your basic somersault.

2. Dye your hair

Changing my hair color is something I’m guilty of doing

way more often than I should. But not only does it waste time, it could be the cure to the intense boredom you haven’t been able to shake for the past few weeks. Changing your appearance is a fun way to try something new that won’t break the bank. And if you’re really bored, opt for the Manic Panic instead of the Revlon Color Silk.

3. Update the security software on your computer

Tired of the security messages popping up on your laptop screen while you’re staring at your unfinished homework? Try actually updating the software for the first time since you purchased it. Since you won’t be able to use your computer while it’s updating, it’s a surefire way to avoid doing those WebAssigns you’ve been putting off all week.

4. Start a Journal

Writing about your day is a great way to occupy yourself, while also cutting down on how much you complain to your friends. Plus, if you want to continue to procrastinate in the future, you can always go back and read your old entries for a good laugh. Or if you really want to go the extra mile, look for the diary you thought it would be a good idea to keep in elementary school. You’ll definitely get a good laugh out of reading that.

5. Spin around in a chair

If you’re trying to procrastinate in the library (especially if you’re in Hunt) testing out all of the different chairs is a comfortable and entertaining alternative to homework. You can even include friends in your procrastination by having a competition to see who can walk the straightest after spinning around for five minutes straight.

6. Try on all of your clothes

You won’t believe what you can find shoved in the back of your closet. I’ve found some great leftovers from middle school that I thought were thrown out years ago. Trying on older clothes is a great way to waste time, since it’ll probably take you a while to get them on and off if they don’t fit anymore.

7. Create a YouTube channel

Are you good at makeup? Do you like stupid internet challenges? Maybe you love to cook? Whatever your niche is, create a vlogging

channel to share your talents with the world. Maybe you’ll even become an internet star and won’t need your degree.

8. Write a list of procrastination ideas

A personal favorite of mine, this is a great way to eat up at least an hour of your time. And the possibilities are endless. While this particular list has some more ridiculous ideas that I doubt anyone will actually be trying anytime soon, sometimes doing something other than your homework will give you the break you need and the motivation to get started again. At least it does for me.