Make sure you turn your sound down or off as not to alert people that you’re playing a game. Your company might have software to watch what their employees are doing on the internet. Inquire with your IT department if this is the case. Learn hotkeys to switch out of browsers or to close them. [2] X Research source For example CTRL+TAB (on a Window’s machine) will switch out tabs in your browser. There are many free websites where you can find browser or flash games. [3] X Research source

Follow your favorite celebrities to catch up on popular culture news. Read up on what your friends are doing. Play minigames on social media sites.

Making money – stock broker applications, auction applications Shopping – many stores have applications to browse or buy Looking at or editing pictures Coloring, games, puzzles – you can learn new skills or relieve stress through these apps

To avoid suspicion, base what you are telling people on the truth. Use real client’s names and details when telling people where you are going. Say something like: “I’m going to talk with Mr. Smith about his upcoming project. We need to iron out some details. ” Or, say something like: “I’m meeting Mindy for coffee at 1, she seems very dissatisfied with our work right now. ”

If you have an office job, you may be able to sneak in later than if you work a job where you are more active. Try coming, or leaving, in late in ten minute increments until someone catches you. Use traffic as an excuse. If you’re asked, tell people you have an appointment or you have to rush home to do something (sign for a package, let the dog out, etc).

You may be able to get away with wearing headphones (some companies allow their workers to listen to the radio while working). You can more easily hide that you are watching/listening to something this way. Remember your browser shortcuts (CTRL + TAB, or CMD + TAB) to quickly exit out of the browser if someone walks by. You can pretty much find a podcast on any topic you can dream of! Find something that interests you.

Automate your e-mail to automatically respond to frequently asked emails/questions. Create email templates to easily send the same requests or responses to many people. [5] X Research source If you have to do the same task repeatedly, see if you can automate your job. This may be useful if you work in payment processing or accounts receivable. [6] X Research source Use applications that automate things for you like online calendars and social media.

Give clear instruction and details. The clearer you are with your instruction, the fewer questions you will receive.

Be clear in who you are marketing to – who do you want your clients to be? Be sure to be confident in what you do – you want people to pay you!

The trick here is that you will eventually have to do the project, but if you give yourself way more time than you know you will need, you know you can have time to do nothing. [8] X Research source

For example, you may try being a clerk for a store or hotel where you can take overnight hours.

Try and make your hobby your career. [10] X Research source Find ways to profit on whatever you like to do in your free time. Try to volunteer first somewhere you would like to work to gain experience, and then move your way into a paying position. You’ll be more likely to get a job this way with experience of volunteer work.

These jobs may include receptions in a residence hall or a student liaison. Talk to financial aid about a work study program.

You will have to pass a medical screening and a drug test before you can donate plasma. Donating your eggs may require more rigorous health screenings.

These jobs are highly sought after and sometimes hard to get. They are sometimes featured on online job boards.

Check with your local university or hospital to see if they have a study job board.

Teaching English abroad has been often rated as a low-stress job, and it allows you to travel the world.