It takes years of concerted effort.
It takes a total lack of self-awareness and an inability to reflect on your own shortcomings.
Not to brag, but Im somewhat of an expert.
Here are some proven strategies for burning yourself out while accomplishing very little.
Multitask constantly
Multitasking is a proven method for getting less done.
I cant recommend it enough.
Focusing on one task comes with the risk of completing that task.
Thats dangerous: it might give you momentum toward accomplishing another task.
Multitasking prevents this from happening and research proves it.
For all tasks, the participants lost time when they had to switch from one task to another.
As tasks got more complex, participants lost more time.
As a result, people took significantly longer to switch between more complex tasks.
Switching between different tasks wastes time, which is essential if you want to get less done.
your gear is likely perfect for this.
check that you have a large monitoror multiples.
Then switch between those tabs and tasks as often as possible.
Notifications are perfect for this.
Never make a plan
Your ideal day starts with only a general sense of what your priorities are.
The vaguer you might feel about what youre supposed to be accomplishing, the better.
Avoid thatits imperative that you feel vaguely overwhelmed, constantly.
Dont take real breaks
This one is counter-intuitive.
But youre not trying to get nothing done, youre trying to get nothing doneand still feel exhausted.
So its essential that, whatever youre doing instead of getting work done, you dont stop doing it.
Email and Slack are both great for this because neither are directly productive but also arent relaxing.
You get the idea.
They reported managing their time more effectively, being more productive, and having smoother interactions with their colleagues.
Just as important: They went home feeling more satisfied at the end of the day.
Stay in your chair and move as little as possible.
Mission accomplished, right?
The last thing you should probably remember is not to reflect on your day.
Do not make a list of what youve accomplished or talk to a co-worker about what you did.
Instead, steep in your general sense of exhaustion and worthlessness.
Also, see to it that you dont take any time to reflect on your day.
You dont want that, so double-check you end the day with a general sense of guilt.
Then get ready to do it all again tomorrow.
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You don’t have to.
But you’re able to.
