4. The Art of Making a To-Do List That's More Frustrating Than Productive

Step 1: Create a to-do list with so many tasks that it looks like a novel-length novel. Write every single task in 5-point font, with 3-inch margins on every line. And don't forget to include at least 3 bullet points per task, so you can feel like a real adult.

Step 2: Set reminders to check on your progress every 5 minutes. Yes, every 5 minutes. You know what they say: "You can't be too productive, or you'll get too bored!"

Step 3: Make sure your to-do list includes at least 5 ways to avoid actually achieving anything. Like, for example, taking a 4-hour lunch break, or watching cat videos on YouTube, or reorganizing your sock drawer.

Step 4: Add at least 5 reasons why your to-do list is actually a recipe for disaster. Like, for example, "If you do this, the cat will get upset," or "If you do that, the dog will eat the cat."

And finally, Step 5: Repeat Steps 1-4 ad nauseam, until you're convinced that your to-do list is the bane of your existence. Congratulations, you're now a certified Procrastination Master!

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