Guide for Art of slacking (for saf personnel or those working, even applicable for students)
Slacking is one of the most beautiful artform. The benefits of slacking have been proven beyond a shadow of a doubt by the scientific community time and time again.Well, not really. In fact, you will probably get your ass on fire if you don't do it right. But if you DO manage to do it right, it can be the best thing that ever happened to you. Life is beautiful when you slack. It allows you to put more time into doing the things you really love. Spending time with your loved ones without being stressed out, watching TV, reading, and even sleeping better can all be achieved through proper slacking techniques.
I have picked up microslacking: slacking at short intervals before moving up to longer periods. Something that I have learnt: Stay up later than you should. This way, you will be tired and lethargic through your work day. But don't fall asleep at work.
I personally like to read, and I get a lot of reading done in camp/ in the office of my camp. In fact, the amount of literature I've gone through while on the clock would put some local library to shame.
Tips
a) Lying to Friends and Family to Avoid Favors
Have you ever been asked by a friend or family member to do something you just didn't 'feel' like doing?
"Help me buy 4d""Can you help me go downstairs to recycle this newspaper?'
Why waste your time helping others, when you could spend that time indulging in self-serving activities like watching porn or playing mario on the com?Well, you don't have to. Just follow these easy steps.
Step 1: Come up with a damn good lie. It wouldn't hurt to have a prefabricated list ahead of time.
Step 2: Check your lie. Nothing will get you in more trouble than getting caught in a lie.
Step 3: BELIEVE YOUR LIE. No single step is as important as this one. If you don't believe your lie, why should anyone else?
Step 4: Follow through with your lie. Allude back to it later on, and hint at portions of the lie. Don't lay it on too thick, just enough to remove any thoughts that you may have been lying.
I certainly don't advocate lying about everything. I am obviously referring to laziness and work avoidance here, not covering up a murder or cheating on your spouse/partner/loved one. There's a line between little white lies to get out of work, and a cold blooded lie. Please lie responsibly.
b) Inviting Others to Slack With You
They say misery loves company. Well, so does apathy. Slacking is fun enough alone, but when you get a friend to join you, it elevates to a whole new level. Here's a few tips on choosing a slacking mate:Beware of friends who seem to enjoy their jobs. It's fine for someone to like what they do, perhaps even admirable. But these people are most likely to try to convince you to do work. The last thing you need while slacking is a good influence.
c) Looking BusyThere's no such thing as looking too busy. The busier you look, the more people will believe that you are an upstanding, hardworking worker worthy of praise. A way to go is to look confused. If you look perplexed over some problem or another, even if you are literally just staring at a wall,scratching ur head for no apparent reason, others will either leave you alone, or offer to help. If they offer to help, just explain that you have it under control, and a solution is more satisfying when you reach it without assistance or muttering "OKOK, no need thanks ya fine i can handle one". This goes a LONG way towards making you look like a good worker.
d) Excuses
Touching back on the subject of lying, excuses are a huge part of slacking. If you get caught, do you want to be stuttering all over the place and looking like a jackass, or do you want to quickly explain yourself and get on with what you were doing?I can guess which way you would answer that. Have an excuse prepared ahead of time. I am still practicing on this technique.Not very good with this yet.
DO contribute if u all have more slacking ideas
(adapted from the slacker guide)
