2-Tear-Out: A Panicked Solution to Life's Problems

Technique #1: The "I-Just-Need-a-Minute" Technique

When faced with a difficult task, pretend you need a 2-minute break to recharge your "productivity juices."

Stare blankly into space, tap your feet, and contemplate the meaning of life.

When your time is up, return to the task with a fresh perspective... or just pretend you forgot what you were doing.

Read more about the 3-Reality-Check technique

Technique #2: The "I-Just-Forgot-My-Password" Technique

When faced with a difficult task, pretend you've forgotten your password and frantically search for it.

Stare at your password manager, tap your fingers on the keyboard, and mutter to yourself.

When your password is found, pretend you were just... uh... "verifying" it.

Read more about the 4-Password-Procrastination technique