Step 1: Create a To-Do List with Infinite Subtasks
Start by writing down everything you should be doing. The more items on your list, the more overwhelming it becomes. This is a great way to ensure that you'll never have to choose what to do, because you'll always have too much to do.
- Check Twitter every 5 minutes for 'urgent' updates
- Categorize your snacks by color palette
- Practice your best 'I'm on a call' tone of voice in front of the mirror
- Read 5 articles on 'The Art of Doing Nothing' in a 3-hour session
Step 2: Find the Perfect Excuse Generator
Develop a system to come up with creative reasons for not doing things. This will help you avoid actual work by allowing you to focus on the art of justifying why you can't do it.
- My computer is slow
- I'm waiting for a 'critical' update
- I'm in a state of creative block
- I'm allergic to deadlines