Do you know what’s the thing people hate in this world, but find satisfaction in doing it? Laziness.
Laziness is the opposite of hard work, passion, and perseverance. It is not just about a complete stop from what you are doing. It can also be the choice to stop yourself from doing something even if you have the capacity.
Let’s all be honest. Everyone cannot escape the spirit of laziness. We have used it in different ways. We may call it “just chill,” “relax,” or even “I’ll do it later.”
Laziness is also one way to keep ourselves from doing a thing. Because some of us are afraid of getting more and more work.
Your laziness is not at all times due to your decision to stop. It can also be your brain telling you that it needs a break.
Here’s what you should know about the 10 types of laziness, and why it is essential to detect and resolve them.
10 Types of Laziness You Should Know
The “I Don’t Know What to Do” Laziness
This is the type of laziness where your brain freezes due to confusion.
It happens because you are unsure or unclear about what to do. Your mind needs a clear direction before doing a thing.
To overcome this, segment the broad task into tiny steps.
The “I’m Scared to Try” Laziness
This is the type of laziness where your brain is clouded or dominated by fear of doing something.
It happens because of the negative thoughts that first come to your mind. You fear messing up, being judged, or becoming a failure.
Instead of being motivated to do something, you prefer not to try something.
To overcome this one, you must start in doing the easiest part. Let yourself do the safest part of the task to avoid brain panic.
The “Too Much to Do” Laziness
This is the type of laziness where your brain is overwhelmed with lots of what must happen.
It happens because your body feels like giving up, as if nothing could be easier to achieve.
To overcome this, organize your priority tasks according to their urgency.
The “What’s the Point?” Laziness
This is the type of laziness where your brain has no vision or motivation for why doing something is essential.
It happens because you don’t see the need to do so, or see it as urgent to be done. You don’t see any purpose in why it must be done.
To overcome this, you must seek out the “why” factor. Just find the purpose in doing something great.
The “This Is Boring” Laziness
This is the type of laziness where your brain doesn’t want to participate in doing a task.
It happens because it may drain your energy, waste your time, or you don’t see any satisfaction from doing it. You are looking for a thrill, not an action drill.
To overcome this, you must challenge and reward yourself for whatever you may achieve.
The “I Have No Energy for This” Laziness
This is the type of laziness where your brain sees a task as low priority or not as essential for your interests.
It happens because you are not motivated to do so.
To overcome this, you must find a way to recharge your brain.
The “I’m So Tired” Laziness
This is the type of laziness where your brain is exhausted, unable to do anything.
It happens not because you are clearly lazy, but because you are exhausted.
To overcome this one, you must find a way to relax, rest, and combat negative thoughts. Find a way to resolve burnout, stress, and poor sleep.
Avoiding doing much is a necessary step.
The “I’ll Do It Later” Laziness
This is the type of laziness where your brain is infused with procrastination in your lifestyle.
It happens because you allow this mindset to happen.
The only way to overcome this is to make sure you can work on the task for a brief period.
The “I Don’t Care About This” Laziness
This is the type of laziness where your brain is disconnected from your values and the task.
It happens because you don’t find anything meaningful to the task, or you cannot either invest or commit to a thing.
To overcome this, you must find a way to work on things that are clearly aligned with your interests. Do things that matter to you the most.
The “I’m Too Comfortable” Laziness
This is the type of laziness where your brain is too comfortable enough which makes it unable to leave that zone.
It happens because you don’t want to move forward, or you think you are already satisfied with doing a specific thing.
You believe that it is enough, your wants are met, and your goals are achieved. Believing that moving forward may forfeit what you enjoy now.
To overcome this, you must train your mind to appreciate the value of growth and effort.
Satisfaction from Laziness
There are times when we enjoy being lazy. But we became lazy, not because our personality or character is broken.
Some things are happening to us, so the brain tells us to stop doing anything.
Laziness can be caused by, but is not limited to, burnout, too much decision-making process, the fear of failure, emotional stress, lack of clarity, low dopamine, or mental fatigue.
You have to understand that nobody is inherently lazy. Because laziness is your mind’s response to the challenges you are facing.
Beating the Spirit of Laziness
Here are the habits you can make to make yourself motivated every day, enough to beat the spirit of laziness in you:
- Surround yourself with inspiring people.
- Celebrate your wins, whether big or small.
- Get some quality sleep.
- Cleanliness is non-negotiable.
- Reduce social media exposure; it can distract your growth.
- Do some exercise for at least 10 minutes.
- Make a concise to-do list.
- Fix your bed after waking up.
- Drink water after waking up.
Laziness is Worse for Health
In its essence, laziness is not something that you should add to your habits. It is a message that controls your routine, emotions, and perspective towards negative thoughts.
Let’s just say that laziness is a spirit of combined negative vibes. The spirit that affects how you live your life to the fullest.
Listen to it, and you are closer to a sedentary lifestyle. By that, you will have poor decisions, a poor diet, and poor performance.
What’s the biggest type of laziness that is challenging for you to unlearn? How will you deal with laziness for the next 48 hours? Only you can answer such questions.
You don’t need a transformation. You need the combination of realization, decision, and action to beat the spirit of laziness.
Don’t worry, you can make slow progress in your habit. Let the spirit of laziness be unable to control your lifestyle.