Contribute to the Epidemic that is Obesity

Instead of doing your homework, why not contribute to the epidemic that is obesity?

Now, to make things clear, I am not promoting people to become obese. It was just a title that I came up with that is related to eating.

Eating is something many do to pass the time and also do when bored, but it isn't all bad. By eating you are giving your body calories to convert to energy, this energy can then be used to do anything!

You also don't even have to just eat! You can bake or cook food as well. This will improve your skills in culinary arts. So after doing this you will be more prepared to make food for other people whenever you have them over.

So instead of doing your homework, why not eat (contribute to the epidemic that is obesity)?

Look Up Random Facts

Instead of studying for a test, why not look up random facts?

Looking up random facts will increase your knowledge about many many different things. Not only will it increase your knowledge, but also increase topics to talk about. 

For example, if you are really at a loss of what to talk to someone about you could bring up a random fact that you had read to start a conversation. Such as "Did you know that the first couple to ever be shown in bed together was the Flinstones?"

Not only will you be able to be able to start conversations, but you will also be able to carry them on with other facts that you have learned.

I also find that reading these facts brings me happiness, because they are so random and sometimes funny. Because these make me happy it will put me in a better mood to do what I have been procrastinating when I finally decide to do it.

So instead of studying for a test, why not look up random facts?

Blogging

Instead of doing homework, why not read this blog?

Now if you are thinking, "that is a silly thing to do with my time and it isn't proactive like most of the other things," it may be a silly thing, but you are reading it (and don't try to deny it).

By reading this blog, you may come up with ideas of what to do with your time rather than your school work. These things will be productive to some extent, yet help you procrastinate your work.

Not only will you find other things to be doing, you will also be able to justify why it is okay to do those things. 

So instead of doing your homework, why not read this blog?

Apply for Summer Jobs

Instead of studying for an AP exam, why not apply for summer jobs?

Applying for summer jobs will hopefully result in getting hired to at least one of the places you applied to. Once you are hired, it will provide experience in the workplace, along with new references and previous work on your resume.

Not only will it improve your resume and chance of getting a future job, you will also earn some money. With this money, you can do fun things and not have to rely on your parents to pay for them.

So instead of studying, why not apply for summer jobs?

Golf

Instead of doing any ACT studying whatsoever, why not play golf?

Now, you can either go and play golf for fun or you can play for score, which are two totally different things.

If you are playing for fun, go with some friends, DON'T keep score, and just play to play and have fun. Don't stress yourself out because no one cares how long it will take you to hit the ball or if you re-hit a shot, you are out there to have fun.

On the other hand, if you are playing for score, be prepared to see the worst in yourself. Playing for a score will teach you who you truly are. Playing by the rules isn't always easy, it actually gets very frustrating very fast. I would not suggest playing for score unless you are really in the mood to learn every flaw there is in your personality.

Although playing for score may not be the most fun thing, I can guarantee that it beats studying for the ACT.

So instead of studying, why not go golfing?

Sleep

Instead of writing the essay that you have due tomorrow, why not sleep?

Many people do not have sleep at a top priority in their lives, when it should be. Sleep is an essential part of life, and yet more and more people are trying to find ways to do more with less sleep.

So let's look at some statistics.

•  45% of teen in grades 6-12 get less than 8 hours of sleep a night. 
• High school seniors get an average of 6.9 hours of sleep
• Teens (Ages 11-17) are recommended 8.5-9.5 hours of sleep a night
• Adults (Ages 18+) are recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night

People continue to find things to do instead of sleep, and it is quite easy to do considering in our society there is something going on 24 hours a day. This is part of the reason the CDC is calling this a sleep epidemic.

So let's say you do sleep instead of writing this essay, what does this do to benefit you? Here are just a few benefits that you can get from sleeping.

• Sleep lowers stress and improves mood
• Sleep helps you maintain a healthy weight
• Sleep improves athletic performance and coordination
• Sleep improves your ability to pay attention and remember information

Instead of writing your paper that is due tomorrow, why not sleep?

http://sleepfoundation.org/how-sleep-works/how-much-sleep-do-we-really-need

Run

This week, instead of studying for your physics, why not go for a run?

I do understand that running is not a favorite for the majority of people. To these people I have to ask, why not try it?

The physical act of running may not be the most enjoyable thing to do, but I can think of a lot worse things to do; and even if you do not enjoy the act of running, there is no doubt in my mind you will feel better after.

Running releases endorphins, endorphins make you happy. So yes, you may have a miserable 30 minutes of actual running, but after that you will be in a better mood.

Not only will you be in a better mood, but you will also be improving your physical fitness. So now instead of doing your homework, you can be working for that body that you have always wanted. It is a win win situation!

So instead of studying for your physics test, why not go run?

College Visits

This weekend instead of doing the 130 pages of chemistry you were assigned, you could go visit colleges.

Although this is usually something you can not just go do, it is a great way to procrastinate your homework. It will also give you a great excuse to give your teachers so to why you didn't do your homework.

Going and visiting a college will give you a great idea of if you enjoy the atmosphere of the college. Considering, for a high school student, this is one of the biggest decisions they will make in their life, it is really important to like the college that they are attending.

Along with getting a feel for the atmosphere, you get a feel for the town. You get to experience what the town is like rather than just taking what the town website says (which is completely biased considering they want to promote tourism to their town). The last thing you want to do when choosing a college is choosing a town that you hate and will dread for at least the next 4 years of your life.

Visiting a college would be a great way to procrastinate your homework not only because you are contributing to a major decision in your life, but also it acts as a mini vacation.

So instead of doing your homework, why not visit a college?

Contemplate Society

Today, instead of doing homework or preparing for any DECA competitions you may or may not have, why not contemplate society?

If you really think about how we live and what our standards are, we are pretty weird. For example, why is it so socially acceptable to be bad at math, yet so unacceptable to be bad at English? Yes, a lot of us have been speaking English our whole lives, but we have been doing math since we were little too, so why is it so different?

Take this scenario for example; you go to a restaurant with friends or family, when calculating the tip it is okay to ask for assistance yet, if you ask to be read the menu, it would be beyond weird.

Not only is the fact that we are more tolerant to the people who are not good at math a little odd, but we also favor athletics over an education.

The kids who work hard and do well in school are automatically labeled "nerd" and will rarely be considered popular. On the other hand, athletes (particularly football players) run the school and are praised whether they are smart, or failing classes.

These are just a few of the odd things that are part of our societies norms, yet the list goes on and on. So instead of doing any of the homework that you have, why not sit down and contemplate society?

Skiing

This week instead of doing your homework,  why not go skiing?

Not only is skiing is a fun way to spend time with friends and family, but it also has its health benefits. Skiing improves flexibility and muscular fitness while seeming effortless when going down the mountain. Your heart rate is elevated because of the physical movement that skiing requires, and as a result, improves your cardiovascular fitness.

Along with being a healthy activity, skiing also improves your mood by releasing endorphins and adrenaline. These endorphins will put you in a better mood and improve overall mental health.

If you are really looking to go out of your comfort zone, go in themed outfits. Not only will you enjoy seeing your friends in ridiculous outfits, but you may even put a smile on someone else's face.

So instead of doing your work, why not go skiing?

Wait But Why?

Instead of working on your DECA invention, why not read Wait But Why?

This "blog" talks about anything and everything, and do it in a very relatable way.  These men talk about their experiences and their thoughts.

So, I am sure you are now thinking "Why is reading what this guy thinks proactive in any way?" Well what a fabulous question, I was actually just thinking the same thing.

I find this blog very funny. The way they write about the things they do makes it very entertaining to read. I also find myself laughing from time to time. I find joy in reading this humorous blog, which makes it proactive.

If reading this blog improves your mood, you will be better prepared to do whatever work you are procrastinating.  When you do decide to do your work, the quality of what you do will improve. Being in a good mood, it is a lot easier to produce good work.

So, reading this blog may not be that proactive, but at least you will have a good laugh.

 Next time you are looking for something to do when you are not doing your homework, why not read Wait But Why?

Candy Crush Saga

This week, instead of writing an English paper that is due, why not immerse yourself in hours of Candy Crush?

Many of you are probably thinking, “Candy Crush? Why in the world would I play Candy Crush?”

Candy Crush is not only an easy way to pass the time, but it also has benefits. By playing this addicting game you are taught patience. If you have lost all of your lives, there is nothing you can do but wait for more (unless you are willing to pay for a life refill).

Not only are you taught patience, you learn perseverance. You could give up on a level when it gets hard but you don’t because you want to see what lies ahead. Even though you may be so frustrated you want to throw your device at a wall, you don’t because you are set on defeating the level.

So next time you are looking for something to do while procrastinating work, why not play Candy Crush Saga?

About Me

As a high school student, procrastinating my school work comes as a second nature. Living in a small mountain town, there are many other things that I could be doing that are much more enjoyable than my school work. So why not do all these other things?