The Art Of Procrastination

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I read a great blog post today, written by April Whitzman, titled Procrastinating? Click Here. She approaches the topic of  procrastination from the point of view that it is a good thing if it is done correctly. She even says that procrastination can improve the quality of our lives.

On the surface, I suppose it could be very easy to totally disagree with her views about procrastination, however,April Whitzman does an excellent and humorous job in presenting her case. She actually makes a list of things she does when she is procrastinating. Here are a few highlights from her list,

Twitter: There is nothing better than reading about pointless things that celebrities have done. If you’re really into procrastinating add me and watch me be a twit! @Alleycat17

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Clean. You’ll be surprised how many people sweep the floors or clean their dorm rooms to avoid doing the term paper. This is a great way to procrastinate as it’s definitely more productive and of course, there’s nothing like that great feeling of seeing that floor again

I can see value in some of the ways she procrastinates, the clean one for example. While she is avoiding tackling one icky project, she works on another that she has probably been procrastinating about doing. I think it is an amazing use of time that would otherwise be wasted.

There are things you can do while you are procrastinating that will help you relax, let go of some anxiety, and attempt to relieve some stress. If you get rid of any of those things it will instantly improve your life because it would just make you feel better.

Here are some things I do when I am procrastinating:

1. I pace the house, it gets my walking in for the day.

2. I check my twitter updates and have fun posting randomness, “The pepper jack cheese tastes good on my sandwich.” You can find me on twitter @melissamashburn

3. I hate to admit it but I play Yoville and Farmville on facebook when I am procrastinating.

4. I will do the dishes. I hate doing the dishes, the only time I truly seem to motivated to do them is when I am trying to avoid doing something else.

5. I work on my blog. Not just work on a post but I start messing around with the colors, graphics and plugins.

6. I will cook something

7.To put it delicately, I enjoy some alone time with my husband.

8. I will take a nap.

9. Play with my dog

10.  Now that I have some new relaxation techniques, I will be throwing them into my procrastination arsenal

I have to say, looking at procrastination in this way eliminates any guilt I was harboring about my own procrastination habit.   With less guilt, comes less stress, less stress makes me a happier person. If   I am careful about when I choose to procrastinate, like not doing it when I am supposed to be getting ready to go see a doctor, then I can see no reason to stop procrastinating altogether.

What do you do to procrastinate?

Have a wonderful, procrastinating day, Neighbors!

17 thoughts on “The Art Of Procrastination”

  1. Thank you very much on your kind words surrounding the original post. Let me begin by indicating that “taking a nap” is probably one of the finest ways of procrastination…. in fact, I can’t believe I forgot to mention it! And as to hate to admitting the FarmVille addiction… don’t worry, evidently there are millions of people doing the exact same thing!

    Best Wishes

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  2. Thank you very much on your kind words surrounding the original post. Let me begin by indicating that "taking a nap" is probably one of the finest ways of procrastination…. in fact, I can't believe I forgot to mention it! And as to hate to admitting the FarmVille addiction… don't worry, evidently there are millions of people doing the exact same thing!

    Best Wishes

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  4. I try to get information about stuff to blog about…. That’s my procrastination from my day job….

    Other than that, I try to read and comment on as many other blogs as I can….

    My son has become a Ghostbusters and Mario Bros. fiend…. So any time I try to sit down and do work, he’ll run over and say ‘Can we watch Ghostbusters or play Mario Bros.?’ He doesn’t have to twist my arm!

    But seriously, blogging has become like a second occupation lately…. 🙂

    I Think It’s Interesting
    .-= ASBLACKASOBAMA´s last blog ..Can You Guess This TV Theme? #36 – Answer =-.

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  5. I try to get information about stuff to blog about…. That's my procrastination from my day job….

    Other than that, I try to read and comment on as many other blogs as I can….

    My son has become a Ghostbusters and Mario Bros. fiend…. So any time I try to sit down and do work, he'll run over and say 'Can we watch Ghostbusters or play Mario Bros.?' He doesn't have to twist my arm!

    But seriously, blogging has become like a second occupation lately…. 🙂

    I Think It's Interesting
    .-= ASBLACKASOBAMA´s last blog ..Can You Guess This TV Theme? #36 – Answer =-.

    Reply ↓

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