Step 5: Master the Art of Doing Absolutely Nothing

Now that you've mastered the basics of doing nothing, it's time to take it to the next level. This step is all about finding creative ways to waste time and avoid productivity.

Here are a few tips to get you started:

Practice the art of staring at a wall. Focus on a single point on the wall and maintain eye contact for at least 20 minutes.
Learn to type the alphabet in reverse. Not only will this improve your dexterity, but it will also confuse your coworkers.
Develop a system of complex knot tying. This will not only improve your focus, but also provide a nice stress ballast for when your boss asks you to do actual work.

For further learning, visit our subpage on Step 6: The Art of Procrastination or explore our Related Techniques for more advanced techniques.