Lying on the bed or sofa all weekend can be beneficial if we are too tired or need a vacation. However, the problem arises when the desire to sleep or do nothing is greater than any other activity or obligation. How to master laziness?
According to the Dictionary of the Spanish language, laziness is “negligence, asthenia, boredom or carelessness in carrying out activities”. In the Catholic religion it has been considered a capital sin, since it leads to other sins. In addition, it is also considered one of the obstacles to achieving success.
What causes us to be lazy?
Basically, it does not help us to accomplish our daily tasks. Anything we undertake is difficult, takes a lot of effort, or requires additional learning.
Coinciding with a post in Psychology Today , laziness transforms a simple activity into something completely arduous. In other words, it changes our perception of life.
In addition, it causes us to divert attention from what is important, removes the focus on objectives and takes us away from success or personal development.
Steps to tame physical and mental laziness
A lazy person is not one who thinks little, but one who has trouble focusing on something they like.
Someone with physical laziness is not the one who keeps sleeping, but the one who cannot maintain a routine that requires too much movement. If this sounds familiar to you, pay attention to the following tips.
Become aware
The first and foremost thing is to accept that you are lazy. Once that step is completed, it is easier to work to improve it.
If you repeat phrases like “I work so hard that I’m exhausted, I don’t feel like it, I get tired of trying if nothing comes out right” it means that you are about to be lazy.
It is not a bad thing, but a wake-up call. It would be good if you did an internal analysis to determine why it costs you so much to carry out this or that activity.
Reflect on the origin of the problem. Perhaps you are overloaded with obligations and your body and brain have said enough.
Look for the bright side
Having a sense of humor and “seeing a glass half full” is vital to putting laziness aside. It’s true that sometimes bad news, problems, or a workload take away that urge to get things done. However, nothing and no one should stop you.
Find the nice and even funny side of situations. For example, if you have a lot of work, thank you for being one of that percentage of the population with a job; If you find it difficult to go out to exercise, remember that you are healthy and have the ability to improve yourself, etc.
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