Strategic Ways to Put Off Deadlines

Because who needs to be on time, anyway?

Method 1: The Classic "I'll Get to it Eventually" Technique

Just tell yourself that you'll get to it eventually. You can even write it down in a to-do list, just to make yourself feel better.

• Never actually start working on it
• Create a better plan, just to make yourself feel more productive

Method 2: The Procrastination Loop

Find an interesting distraction, and just keep finding new ones. The key is to not get bored.

• Watch cat videos
• Read the collected works of cat philosophy

Method 3: The "Just One More Thing" Tactic

Just One More Thing... and Then I'll Get to It

Because who needs to be productive when you can just do one more thing first?

Step 1: Find Something More Important to Do

Identify a task that's somehow more pressing, but not too pressing, so you can still justify doing it first.

• Check your notifications
• Learn a new language

Step 2: Make It More Interesting

Turn the task into a game or a challenge. This will make it more enjoyable, and therefore, more doable.

• Google alternative methods
• Create an elaborate excuse

And that's it! Now you can finally get to your original task. But don't worry, you can just put that off until tomorrow, too.

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