Step 3: Make Something Else

Procrastination technique 3: Make something else, but not really.

• Start by making a sandwich, but not just any sandwich. Make it with the finest ingredients you can find, and put a ridiculous amount of effort into it.
• As you're building your masterpiece sandwich, pretend that the real task you're avoiding is actually a recipe for disaster.
• Once you've completed your edible work of art, take a photo of it and send it to your boss or professor as a "update" on your progress.

Step 4: Pretend to Work