Things I’m Supposed to Be Doing Right Now Instead of Writing This

Let’s just start with a confession: this blog post wasn’t on my to-do list today. You know what was?

• Return that sweater that definitely looked better online.

• Answer that email I’ve opened four times and still haven’t replied to.

• Make a healthy-ish meal with actual vegetables in it.

• Text my mom back before she starts adding emojis to get my attention.

• Start being the kind of person who writes things down in a planner and then... does them.

But no. Instead of being a productive adult who has her life together, I am here, writing this list of Things I’m Supposed to Be Doing Right Now Instead of Writing This. Because what’s more on brand than avoiding responsibilities by making content about avoiding responsibilities?

1. Cleaning... Anything, Really

My apartment currently has the energy of a post-tornado thrift store. There’s a mug in the bathroom, laundry that’s been “air drying” for four days, and I’m pretty sure my sink is growing sentient life. But am I tackling any of that? No. I’m here. Writing this. Priorities!

2. Drinking Water Like a Person Who Has Organs

You know what’s wild? Our bodies need water to function. Like, basic human survival. And yet, I’ve consumed roughly 2.5 iced coffees, a LaCroix, and a deeply untrustworthy sip of wine from last night. A glass of water would be nice. So would being hydrated. Alas.

3. Doing That One Thing That Would Take Five Minutes But Now Has Emotional Weight

We all have one. Mine is printing a shipping label. It’s a literal 3-click task that I’ve emotionally turned into a full-day event. Every time I walk past the package, it gives me side-eye. I deserve it.

4. Being Present, Practicing Mindfulness, and All That Crap

I downloaded a meditation app and have opened it approximately zero times. The most mindful I’ve been this week was realizing mid-doomscroll that my foot was asleep. I thought I was dying for a full five seconds. Enlightening.

5. Figuring Out My Entire Life, Ideally Before Lunch

Today was the day I was going to make a plan. Like, a real one. With goals. And structure. And color-coded sections. But instead I made toast and stared into the void for 11 minutes. So... same thing?

In Conclusion (Sort of)

If you’re also procrastinating via internet content instead of facing your overflowing to-do list, welcome. You’re safe here. You’re seen. And honestly? You’re doing fine.

Sure, we might not be crushing it today. But we showed up. We made toast. We hydrated eventually. And sometimes, writing a list of everything you’re avoiding is just the kind of productive denial we need.

So thanks for reading. Now go drink some water. Or don’t. No pressure.