When in doubt, do nothing. It's a proven scientific fact (or at least it's a theory we're willing to defend)
But, for those who still want to put off work, here are a few methods that have been studied extensively (or not) in the field of Extreme Procrastination:
1. Create a 10 page document to fill out before you start 2. Spend 4 hours researching on the interweb for 10 minutes worth of actual information 3. Create a video game simulation of the task at hand to see if it's really that hard 4. Debate the ethics of doing the task with a friend or pet 5. Spend 3 days creating an Excel template to organize your thoughts