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What is Laziness

Is it psychological or physiological?

 

Motivation is the most powerful tool in the fight against laziness.

 

Many people are familiar with the discouraging feeling of laziness. This sensation can occur quite predictably or suddenly. It may concern what we “need” to do, but “don’t want to”. Or, it can even be indecision in choosing what seems to be a desirable thing to do such as taking a walk on a day off or visiting a cafe after a hard day at work.

 

Why are we lazy?

 

Scientists and psychologists continue to debate whether laziness exists, whether it is a character trait or a bad habit. People are not born lazy. They become lazy under certain circumstances. Laziness can drive a person to not only work but also not do something enjoyable. The reason for this may be due to physical or psychological factors.

 

Physical Reasons

Most often, a person begins to be lazy from banal physical or nervous fatigue. This is how the body hints to a person that he needs to rest and get enough sleep. Lack of sleep, chronic insomnia, or stress - all these factors do not give strength, vigor, and inspiration to accomplish a task

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Why constant laziness occurs:

 

1. Bad habits. With regular poisoning from nicotine or alcohol, the body has to spend a lot of energy fighting toxins. Then there is simply no energy left for productive activity.
2. Physical inactivity. A frequent state of laziness is typical for office workers and people who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Gradually, the muscles and body begin to become lazy, and you don’t want to get up from your chair or sofa again.
3. Poor nutrition. An abundance of fast carbohydrates and fast food in the diet causes lethargy and decreased performance.

 

Psychological nature of laziness

 

If you are too lazy to do something, most often the reason lies in a lack of motivation. If a person does not understand why they need to make an effort and do their work, then no special desire for it arises. Our brain is always looking for simple solutions. There is no desire,

which means it is not necessary or important. No deadline means no sense of urgency.

 

Severe Laziness - Psychological Reasons

1. Insufficient motivation. A person is too lazy to get down to business if they are not motivated enough due to a lack of external incentives.
2. Irresponsibility. Laziness is characteristic of those who are not used to being responsible for anything in their lives. A banal desire to “go with the flow” and blame your problems on someone else. It’s more convenient for them to think that way. They always blame others, and circumstances prevent them from doing anything, etc. The older a person gets, the more difficult it is for them to change this thinking pattern.
3. Pointlessness of activity. A lack of motivation occurs when the planned task does not make any sense. Often tasks are assigned in a compartmentalized environment with no visible result. Performing a task seems pointless when in reality it can be critical to a team’s success. 
4. Pathological conditions. Laziness can occur as a result of illness. Chronic fatigue does not concern just one thing but covers all areas of life. The causes of painful laziness are varied. From an abundance of stress and regular overwork to viral or bacterial infections. If such a condition occurs, it is necessary to take a rest and recover.
5. Lack of self-confidence. Perhaps, at first glance, laziness and self-confidence have little in common, but in practice, people very often put off important things until later, fearing that they will not be able to complete them. By increasing your self-esteem, you can overcome your fears and become more active. Understand that laziness can often be the fear of failure.

 

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