Procrastination

Definition

The fine art of doing literally anything else instead of the thing you're supposed to be doing, a skill perfected by everyone in existence including this definition's author.

Example Usage

I reorganized my entire kitchen instead of starting the report that's due tomorrow, confirming that my priorities are as broken as my cooking skills.

Source: Common behavioral terminology

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