It’s Wednesday, which means that it is the middle of my work week, which means that I’m tired, which means that I can’t focus, which means that I have to fake being busy, which means that… well, you get the point.

In light of my current dwindling mental and, probably, physical state I have devised a not-so-definitive list of things to do when you’re bored, but trying to look busy. Enjoy.

1. Read online articles like this one! Not only will an article entertain you, but you can also learn new information! Scrunch up your eyebrows and give the occasional, audible, “hmmm...” to appear deep in thought. 

2. Tidy up your files. Ain’t nothin’ quite like a clean desktop, am I right? Take some time to delete that seventh grade research paper you did on teen pregnancy. Your English teacher told you it sucked, anyways. No? Just me? Moving on. 

3. Delete people on social media. Nothing says, “I’m done with high school and I never wanna see your stupid Summer 2k1’ album plastered on my Newsfeed,” quite like deleting someone on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or MySpace. Wait, you have a MySpace? 

4. Create new Stickies. If you’re like every other #whitegirl out there, you have a MacBook Pro. Owning said MacBook Pro enables you to utilize Stickies, the Mac application for putting Post It Notes on the screen. Not only will these notes allow you to stay organized, but they will also provide space for those sappy inspirational quotes I know you pin on Pinterest. 

5. Watch a documentary. This might be more difficult because it requires you to watch a screen without fake-typing or fake-clicking for a while but, when used correctly, this can be extremely effective in alleviating boredom and appearing swamped with work. My favorites on Netflix? Inside: Chipotle and Park Avenue: Money, Power And The American Dream. 

6. Shop for things you don’t need. Currently, my personal favorite. Whether it’s the Baroque Embellished Strappy Headband from Urban Outfitters or the Fresh Sugar Lip Polish you just had to try, impulse buying is the best buying. Between the constant scrolling and occasional typing in of new online stores, your boss will have no idea that you are spending the paycheck you have yet to receive! 

7. Start a food diary. As you slump in your work chair, failing to get your blood flowing, consider writing down everything you’ve eaten so far that day. It’s quite possible that this boredom-buster will become a habit and eventually lead to weight loss, in conjunction with that mile walk to and from the train. Woo! One step closer to looking like Candice Swanepoel. 

8. Play "Beyoncé 2048." “If you’ve been doing all you can and it’s not happening for you, go out and have you a good old time. Put on your sexy dress and move on.” From the Queen herself. 

9. Learn a new language. With roughly 6,500 languages spoken in the world, you can’t possibly run out of languages to learn. From Mandarin to German, Portuguese to Hindi, the possibilities are endless. Legen Sie los! 

10. Google the people in your office. Surprisingly entertaining, and usually makes your next encounter slightly uncomfortable and slightly enjoyable. I know something you don’t know that I know, how about that?     

Now, get back to work.