Knowing evil means knowing how to beat it, so you could use your sinister powers for good.
Check out our evil week tag page.
it’s possible for you to harness that power, too.
For some people, that means passion projects like coding or crafting.
For others, that means spending time with family or friends.
For a few others, that means being flat out lazy and relaxing on the couch watching Netflix.
If that sounds like you, hone in on that laziness.
You shouldn’t go so far as to add “watch netflix” to your to-do list, though.
Instead give yourself pleasant reminders over the course of your day that laziness awaits.
Change your phone wallpaper to the show you’re watching on Netflix, if that appeals to you.
You’d be surprised how much you accomplish if you plan to slack a little bit in advance.
Remember, you want to walk the line between being productive and slacking offnot just slack off.
I like to keep an Xbox controller just out of reach near my desk.
You’ll find it’s pretty addictive.
The key is to remember the impact of your corner cutting and the visibility of the work.
That kind of thing can wait.
Of course, whether it’s crucial that you put in 110% is another matter.
Sometimes it’s more important to get someonesomethingin a timely manner than get themeverythingat once.
One of the first rules ofinflating tasks and extending due datesis to deal in deliverablesnot deadlines.
Use Procrastination (and Silence) Effectively
Work never stops.
Normally most of us assume the only way out is to get out of work or take a vacation.
Next time a panicked email addressed to everyone on your team comes in after hours, let it set.
If it’s something they should know, they may even figure it out themselves.
Then you’re free to focus on something elseor nothing, if you prefer.
Remember, the goal here is to use your lazy powers for goodmutual good, anyway.
Title image byTina Mailhot-Roberge.
Additional photos byMike Prosser,Purple Slog,Brent Ozar.
