Techniques 2.2: The Metaphorical Architecture of Procrastination

Procrastination is not just a lack of motivation, but a deliberate design choice. Like an Escher print come to life, our minds construct intricate structures to avoid productivity.

The Cathedral of Binge-Watching

In this grandiose monument, we find the ultimate procrastination technique: the art of binge-watching entire seasons of your favorite show in one sitting. A sprawling complex of couches, remotes, and snack dispensers, its spire reaches for the heavens, and its foundation is built on the firmest of grounds: the floor.

• 2.2.1 The Cathedral of Binge-Watching the Sequels

The Labyrinth of Infinite Tabs

A maze of open browser windows, each one a portal to a new and wondrous distraction. A never-ending journey through the rabbit hole of cat videos, memes, and social media.

• 2.2.2 The Labyrinth of Infinite Tabs: A Guide to Tab Management

And so, the architecture of procrastination continues to evolve, a ever-changing landscape of excuses and diversions.