I am the Queen of Procrastination and constantly put things off until the absolute last minute. However, when I actually make the attempt to get things done, I find myself distracted by everything. Here is a list of some of the things that distract me the most (and I wouldn't be surprised if they distracted you too).
1. Social Media
Because I just need to check it one more time even though I am on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Snapchat several times a day. I definitely need to check it once again because something major has happened in the last two seconds.
2. Books
They sit above my desk and are begging to be read. I'm an English major and love to read by default, so it never fails that I get the urge to read when I can't read and have other things to do.
3. The TV show I just finished
I finished all 6 seasons of Once Upon A Time in a week. Now I have nothing else to do but imagine what the characters would be doing and swooning over Killian Jones when I should be writing a paper or doing something else productive.
4. Music
Ah, the source of all my crazy thoughts. Music is my source of inspiration a lot of the time so I can't listen to music and be productive at the same time My mind just wanders to scenarios I could be putting into the book I am currently writing, so there's no escape!
5. YouTube
A never ending funnel of distraction. Oh, Zoella uploaded a video? Well now I have to watch it immediately. Someone just posted a review of my favorite book? Well I guess this assignment can wait a few more minutes. The cycle never ends.
6. Talking with friends
Every time someones contacts me, I immediately respond. And if my roommate walks into the room we always end up talking. People can be just as distracting as the internet (probably a really refreshing thing to hear, huh?)
7. The novel I'm writing
Seriously. I always get inspired when I should be working on something else. And if I happen to be listening to music it just makes the whole thing worse. Now I want to write about my favorite characters and not my biology project.
8. Thinking about all the things I need to do
Yep, this is always a fun one. Instead of working on taking something off my to-do list, I'm thinking about all the things I need to do because that makes so much sense.
9. Online shopping
Cute sweaters, boots, and graphic tees are my weakness. Especially with Christmas coming up, I can justify searching for things to put on a wish list. However, this does not help me in the procrastination department.
10. Food
I know, this is kind of a weird one, but I can't eat and be productive at the same time. I want to watch a YouTube video or something on Netflix while I eat but if I do that it is unlikely that I'll return to the to-do list in the foreseeable future.
