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Purposeful Procrastination

3/20/2017

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We've all been there: A deadline is looming, or you've been diligently working away at a project until you just can't keep going. As frustrating as it may be in the moment, it is quite natural for our brains to need a break to recuperate and process before hunkering down and getting back to work. Instead of falling down the internet rabbit hole, keep a list handy of simple, easy things you want to do 'when you get the time.' 
Here's the catch: You can get just as distracted with the things on your list, as you can by social media. So put a timer on for 10-15 minutes, and make it a point to return to your original task when the buzzer goes off. 
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Here are a few suggestions from my personal list:

  • Transcribe book or podcast notes into faux-leather notebook 
  • Go for a walk and pick up fallen branches and pinecones
  • Make something out of aforementioned branches and pinecones 
  • Clean out medicine cabinet and throw out expired meds
  • Unsubscribe from newsletters 
  • Recopy essential oil blends onto index cards 
  • Print out recent photos for my art journal
  • Practice sketching (currently working on faces) 
  • Clean out purse and/or wallet
  • Print out digital receipts and file them
  • Sharpen pencils/colour pencils

I can go on, but you get the picture. Your list might look completely different, so I made a simple printable you can tuck into your planner or stick on the fridge. 
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Here is a simple template to get you started on your own Purposeful Procrastination list. 
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I'd love to see what you come up with!
Tag your social media photos with #PCClists!
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​I'm curious - what will you put on your 'Purposeful Procrastination' list?

xo
​Katherine
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