10 Ways to Turn Procrastination into Productivity

Viviana Valdez

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Let’s be real. There’s something else you should be doing right now, right? Heck, I’ve even procrastinated writing this article. Which is ironic, I know.
An hour of homework and/or study time, then take a two-hour Netflix/Tumblr break. Productive? In my universe, yes. To others, not so much.
I bet you’re asking, “How can I stop procrastinating and focus on being productive?”

Here are some helpful tips:

1. Limit social media

2. Work first, friends come second

3. Step away from the Netflix

4. It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s…airplane mode!

5. Set deadlines

6. Let music be your guide

7. Start snacking my friend

8. Make priorities a priority

9. Don’t multitask; it’s a trap

10. Mind on the money, and money on your mind