Phantom Alarms: A Guide

The Phantom Alarms technique is a highly effective strategy for avoiding tasks. By installing a series of harmless, yet disturbingly audible, alarms in strategic locations, one can create a sense of urgency without actually accomplishing anything.

Here's how to implement Phantom Alarms:

1. Choose a task that you really want to avoid.
2. Set up a series of timers and alarms in a nearby location.
3. Listen to the alarms and pretend to be stressed.
4. Use the stress as a reason for not starting the task.

Example: If you're supposed to do the dishes, set an alarm to go off under your bed. When it starts ringing, feign panic and claim you have to go answer it.

Remember, the key is to be consistent and thorough in your Phantom Alarm placement.

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