You’re not lazy, really! It’s just that there are some days when you’re sick of staring your computer screen and are unable to churn anything out. We show you how to look like you’re hard at work when your mind is taking vacation.
Declutter, declutter
This is a far better option than staring at a blank document onscreen, and actually quite a productive activity to do while being unproductive. Not only will you get rid of the living ecosystem that has come into existence under that pile sitting on your desk for the past six months, it will also give your boss the impression that you’re an organized person when she walks by and sees you hard at work, clearing your desk
Reverse prioritizing
There’s always something to do at the office, from processing important files down to menial tasks like making coffee. While you’d usually start with the most important and brain-draining tasks at hand, sometimes the perfect thing to do if you just want to switch off and space out for a little while – without looking like you’re slacking off - is to file your claims and make your own coffee instead of getting that poor intern to do it.
Surf Smart
If the office snitch is around, make sure your screen isn’t parked on a site like Facebook. However, if you really can’t resist – and we understand that it can be hard – make sure it’s minimized on your screen. For good measure, always be sure to have work – related browser windows open, so you can switch between them quickly by pressing the Alt and Tab keys at the same time. You definitely don’t want a tap on your shoulder or have pointed glances thrown your way from your boss. Always be aware of your surroundings!
Come into the office earlier than your boss, or stay back later than he or she does
Putting in extra time at the office is a surefire way of making everyone think you’re hardworking and productive. In fact, you might just really be more productive when there are less people around. But avoid falling into the martyr-trap by whining to your colleagues about having to work so hard – you don’t want to piss people off.
This is a far better option than staring at a blank document onscreen, and actually quite a productive activity to do while being unproductive. Not only will you get rid of the living ecosystem that has come into existence under that pile sitting on your desk for the past six months, it will also give your boss the impression that you’re an organized person when she walks by and sees you hard at work, clearing your desk
Reverse prioritizing
There’s always something to do at the office, from processing important files down to menial tasks like making coffee. While you’d usually start with the most important and brain-draining tasks at hand, sometimes the perfect thing to do if you just want to switch off and space out for a little while – without looking like you’re slacking off - is to file your claims and make your own coffee instead of getting that poor intern to do it.
Surf Smart
If the office snitch is around, make sure your screen isn’t parked on a site like Facebook. However, if you really can’t resist – and we understand that it can be hard – make sure it’s minimized on your screen. For good measure, always be sure to have work – related browser windows open, so you can switch between them quickly by pressing the Alt and Tab keys at the same time. You definitely don’t want a tap on your shoulder or have pointed glances thrown your way from your boss. Always be aware of your surroundings!
Come into the office earlier than your boss, or stay back later than he or she does
Putting in extra time at the office is a surefire way of making everyone think you’re hardworking and productive. In fact, you might just really be more productive when there are less people around. But avoid falling into the martyr-trap by whining to your colleagues about having to work so hard – you don’t want to piss people off.
P.s:\\ Quoted this article from Cleo magazine, felt it is quite useful to our working life. hehe. Sometime we must learn to be fake!
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