The Joy of Doing Something Else for 5 Hours Straight Without a Break (aka the 5-Hour Marathon)

Exercise 1: The Art of Doing the Bare Minimum

Set a timer for 5 hours and do something, anything that doesn't involve a break. Watch a video, read a book, or stare at the wall. Anything to avoid the crushing existential dread of productivity.

• The Art of Doing Something That Isn't Important for 5 Hours Straight Without a Break

Exercise 2: The Science of Doing Something Repeatedly

Repeat a mundane task, like folding laundry or scrolling through social media, for 5 hours without stopping. The goal is to achieve a state of flow, where your brain is numb and your productivity is nonexistent.

• The Science of Doing Something Repetitively for 5 Hours Straight Without a Break

Exercise 3: The Joy of Doing the Bare Minimum (Again)

Set a timer for 5 hours and do the absolute minimum amount of work required to not get fired or divorced. The goal is to find a delicate balance between doing just enough not to get caught and doing so little that you're not noticed.

• The Joy of Doing the Bare Minimum (Again) for 5 Hours Straight Without a Break

Exercise 4: The Thrill of Doing Nothing

Simply stare at the wall for 5 hours without flinching or moving. The goal is to break the record for longest staring contest, or at least, to break your own personal record.