Let’s be honest — we’ve all had that day. You open your laptop, take a deep breath, and tell yourself, “Today, I’m going to be productive.”
Fast-forward two hours, and you’ve somehow reorganized your desktop icons, color-coded your emails, and read three articles about how billionaires start their mornings — all while your to-do list quietly judges you from the corner of the screen.
Here’s the secret no one tells you: looking busy is an art form.
You must perfect the “I’m-deep-in-thought” face — the one where you stare intensely at your screen while actually wondering what’s for lunch. Bonus points if you occasionally nod or sigh dramatically, so people assume you’re solving world peace.
Need to escape a surprise task? Simply say, “I’m waiting on an update from someone.” No one knows who that “someone” is, and that’s the beauty of it.
But here’s the twist: every now and then, between all the “fake busy,” we actually do something great. Maybe it’s an idea that sparks during a fake brainstorming session, or a project that accidentally turns out amazing.
So, maybe being “fake busy” is our brain’s way of warming up for the real stuff. Either way, keep your coffee full, your tabs open, and your “deep thought” face ready — success might just find you while you’re pretending to be productive. ☕💻
