Because cleaning out the fridge just didn’t stand a chance today.
Let me tell you something about procrastination—it has a way of turning the smallest tasks into Olympic-level avoidance strategies. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re either dodging your own to-do list or just curious how this mess of a post came to life. Either way, welcome. You’re among friends here.
The To-Do List I Ignored to Write This
Let’s be real for a second. I didn’t sit down with a cup of herbal tea and a perfectly timed content calendar to write this masterpiece. No ma’am. This blog post exists because I was supposed to:
- Clean out the junk drawer (you know the one—with sauce packets, random screws, and 17 rubber bands).
- Respond to three emails from last week.
- Figure out why my printer makes that noise like it’s coughing up a raccoon.
- Actually fold the laundry I’ve been cycling through the dryer like it’s in witness protection.
Instead, here I am. Writing. And weirdly? Thriving.
The Procrastination Spiral Is Real
Procrastination isn’t laziness. Let’s clear that up right now. It’s more like… productivity’s sneaky little cousin. The one who means well, but ends up reorganizing your spice cabinet instead of finishing the task you’ve been dreading.
And once you’re in the spiral, it’s hard to escape:
- First, you delay one little thing.
- Then you justify it with “I work better under pressure.”
- Before you know it, you’re baking banana bread at 8 p.m. on a Tuesday because “it just felt right.”
We’ve all been there. Some of us have unpacked entire emotional journeys while avoiding a single phone call.
But Here’s the Thing: Procrastination Has Its Perks
Now don’t get me wrong—I’m not here to glorify avoidance. But sometimes? Procrastination is a creative spark. It pushes you into weird little corners of your brain you wouldn’t normally explore. Like writing a blog post that wasn’t on your radar… and suddenly, it’s one of your favorites.
Here’s what I’ve learned:
- Procrastination forces honesty. When you’re avoiding everything else, you tend to say exactly what’s on your mind.
- It invites creativity. Some of my best ideas show up when I’m avoiding folding towels.
- It reminds us we’re human. Perfection is boring. A little chaos? That’s where the magic is.
So If You’re Procrastinating Right Now…
Bless it. Lean into it. But maybe, just maybe, let your procrastination push you toward something fun, creative, or unexpected—like this blog post did for me.
And hey—if all else fails, just tell yourself you’re “channeling your inner artist.” Sounds fancier than “ignoring real responsibilities.”
Lisa Crow contributed to this article. She is a true crime junkie and lifestyle blogger based in Waco, Texas. Lisa is the Head of Content at Gigi’s Ramblings and Southern Bred True Crime Junkie. She spends her free time traveling when she can and making memories with her large family which consists of six children and fifteen grandchildren.