The 11 Most Dangerous Study Distractions

The road to success is paved with necessary evils, tests being but one of them. But just because you’re studying, doesn’t mean you’re studying…

1. New season of your favorite show released on Netflix

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New season of OITNB? See you in a week, world!

2. Cat videos

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You’ve CAT to be KITTEN me right MEOW.

3. Taylor Swift’s latest music video

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Can’t. Stop. Watching.

4. Celebrity drama

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Remember that time when Taylor and Nicki had a feud, and Katy Perry wanted it to be about her? And then Bruno, Ed and Kim joined in? SO. MUCH. DRAMA.

5. Buzzfeed Quizzes

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Or just Buzzfeed in general. Are you supposed to be studying RIGHT NOW?

6. Pinterest Vortex

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It’s a never-ending stream of DYIs, recipes and 10-minute workouts. “I’ll only spend 5 minutes…” #ThreeHoursLater

7. Apps on Apps on Apps, man

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Candy Crush, Cut the Rope, Angry Birds. Especially if you’re using an app to study for a standardized test, like the SAT or GMAT.

8. NAPS

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When you have so much to do and you take a nap instead.

9. Snack break!

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Because what’s the sense in getting hangry?

10. Snapchat, WhatsApp, you name it

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“Because I look good today! Plus, I can’t break this 29-day streak with my BFF…” #ButFirstLetMeTakeASelfie

11. Literally anything else

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For those of you thinking about maybe possibly starting to study for the SAT or GMAT, this blog post might help you curb your distractions. Good luck!