Positive Procrastination in Student Life

As students we often have times where work is needed to be done but, well let’s face it, we just don’t feel like it .We can’t always concentrate on studious work for long periods. Fear not! There are ways to slack off work without being judged – positive procrastination.

This is the perfect way to (temporarily) avoid your studies whilst still sorting your life out and finishing the odd jobs that never seem to get done. Being a student can be tough, as living on your own comes with responsibilities (such as keeping yourself fed and, well, alive) so sometimes it’s actually better to stop work and procrastinate positively (at least, that’s what I tell myself). Below are my top ways to efficiently avoid work!

1. Cleaning

My parents always tried to convince me that a clean room = a clean mind. Now, I’m not sure if that’s true but cleaning your room does help you to concentrate on work – just because you can find your work under all the empty pizza boxes and peach malt bottles!

Cleaning your room gives you the satisfaction of having achieved something without actually having to think too much which is usually required to do university work. Also, extending this cleaning trend to the kitchen or other communal areas not only has the sense of achievement but also puts you in favor with you housemates

2. Bills/Budgeting

Essential for life at Uni. Personally, first year was an economical nightmare in regards to my expenditure. Little by little (and because I have taken time out of my usual work to budget) I have been able to curb my spending by recording how much money I spend on what and where I can cut down if possible. 

3. Laundry!!!

This takes up so much time so it’s perfect for avoiding doing work! Also, unless you want to be taking it home every weekend, doing laundry is a good idea – especially if you want to make friends in first year (no one likes a smelly student). The beauty of this is that you don’t actually have to do much; throw it in the washing machine, and then wait around to hang it up – takes up time, gets something done and is very little work…perfect.

4. Tea Break

Honestly, this is positive. Making a cup of tea, or just having a sit down doing nothing strenuous helps to rest the brain, boosts moral and improves concentration for when you eventually restart your work. BUT it is only beneficial when relatively short – 15-20 minutes max!

5.movies

Honestly saying, in normal days (means days except exam days) watching movies is not so much interesting and enjoying. Even when a block buster movie is in laptop. Don’t watch. But in exam days especially in finals, the fun and enjoying and mental satisfaction, all in watching movie. Even it is a third class movie.

So there we have it, ways to feel industrious without having to over-indulge in effort or actual studious work. Remember, being a student is about living as well as studying!