1. Rewriting my to-do list instead of doing anything on it
2. Opening my laptop and staring at it like that counts as work
3. Highlighting random lines in a book so it looks like I’m learning
4. Answering one email, then rewarding myself with a 20-minute break
5. Cleaning my desk right before starting a task… and then not starting
6. Using a fancy planner as if the stationery will fix my life
7. Organizing digital folders I will never open again
8. Scheduling a task on my calendar to feel accomplished without doing it
9. Listening to a productivity podcast while avoiding productivity
10. Calling something “research” when it’s obviously scrolling
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