Who has never experienced that feeling of not wanting to do anything at all? Or is there no desire to take on a very specific task, and in fact for no reason at all - because of laziness? Perhaps there is no such person. Whether this is chronic or temporary, it does happen. You have to accept this as a fact. Or?..
How is laziness defined?
There are several interpretations of the "lazy" word.
Laziness is the unwillingness to do work and generally do anything.
Laziness is a dislike for work in principle.
Laziness is a synonym for the word "reluctance", used in the meaning of "I'm too lazy" (a verb in the infinitive).
All of the above is an appeal to the good old explanatory dictionary, which gives definitions, but, to some extent, explains little. In the end, it still becomes unclear: is laziness a feeling? Or disease? Or a trait?
There are also several opinions on this matter.
In Christianity
In the beginning was the word. And then, word for word, there was a book. If a,of course, to believe in Christian dogmas. But even if you don't believe it, it won't hurt to know for the general development. The Bible is known to be very clear that laziness is a sin. Even one of the deadly sins, the seventh, to be more precise (except for her: lust, gluttony, greed, envy, anger, pride). A synonym for laziness in this case is boredom or despondency. Christianity considers it as a consequence of idleness, which causes laziness of the soul and corrupts it. Sinfulness consists in excessive preoccupation with oneself, one's experiences and feelings.
Interestingly, laziness and the other six sins have firmly entered the culture and are used in works of art as the basis for a plot or a riddle. Many artists drew a series of paintings showing their vision of this phenomenon.
This once again proves how relevant this topic is at the present time.
In Islam
This religion also considers laziness and idleness a sin. The explanation of this in Islam is very similar to the Christian one. Laziness is a sin, because it is a sign of a weak iman, as a person focuses on himself, and his faith fades away.
Reverse side of the coin
Laziness can be described as inactivity of the body and spirit. Considering the problem from this angle, it is easy to understand why laziness is bad. Inaction is sinful, because sometimes it brings much more trouble than perfect actions. Not to help when help was needed, not to make efforts when they were important… Why is this happening? Is it an innate characteristic?
Reasons
Why is a person lazy? If we take as a basis the concept of laziness, as inaction, and not idleness, we can come to the conclusion that most imperfect actions remained so because they were not decided on. They did not want to take risks or were simply afraid. Then laziness is fear.
However, such a definition is not suitable for idleness - causeless laziness, not directed as a specific object of action. At least that's how it seems at first.
What if it doesn't work?
There is a saying: "Laziness is fear stretched out in time." Fear of what? Fear to take action. Fear of pain, to some extent - criticism. Fear of not being able to. When this fear becomes something taken for granted, it stretches out in time, begins to relate to every possible action.
Fear of responsibility
Some psychologists define laziness as a lack of motivation stemming from a fear of responsibility. Others believe that this is a consequence of pressure from childhood, embedded in the subconscious. Excessive curiosity is rarely encouraged, as a result of which a grown child himself does not allow himself this "unnecessary" activity.
Fatigue
Mostly fatigue is called laziness by people around the "loafer". Sometimes a breakdown occurs not only on the physical, but also on the moral level, which is much less noticeable for those who like to criticize other people's actions, and in a specific example, inaction. If such an attitude continues, the person himself beginsconsiders himself lazy, and either tortures himself more or loses any motivation at all.
Violence
Don't force yourself. This is one of the most useful pieces of advice you can give to a loved one. Or to yourself.
Sometimes the subconscious knows better what each individual needs. And if you frankly don’t want something, then it’s definitely not what you need. The organism feels that this occupation is useless, meaningless for the one who tries to master it. This reason is absolutely correct. It's so important to learn to trust yourself.
She has, of course, pitfalls. After all, it is not the only explanation for human laziness. Therefore, it is just as important to learn to distinguish when something is not really needed, but something is needed, but you will have to develop the motivation for this.
More harm than good?
According to numerous statements, laziness is a vice. Moreover, laziness is the mother of all vices.
It is easier for a lazy person to steal than to earn. A lazy person would rather cry to be pitied than do it himself. An idler would rather successfully send everything to obstacles than see an opportunity and a chance. A lover of idleness will rather complain about the disfavor of fortune than about insufficient effort.
Consequently, a lazy person becomes greedy, envious, evil. One sin entails the rest. Vicious domino effect.
Or more good than harm?
Laziness is the feeling of wanting nothing. It is in the interests of a lazy person to ease his lot. The creative mind will not always choose the badtrack. Or maybe he's just too proud to follow the easy paths already taken.
Man was too lazy to walk - and he invented the wheel. Then bike, car, plane.
Man did not want to lift weights himself, and soon a new miracle came into the world: a crane.
Man was reluctant to do the calculations himself - and he invented the computer. Now everyone uses a computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone. Despite the fact that it is precisely because of these technical innovations that most of humanity has become lazy, they prove the dominance of the mind and its possibilities. And whether a person controls a computer, or a computer controls it, is the choice of each particular man / woman / child.
All these examples can be correlated with the already known established rule: laziness is the engine of progress. The pitfall of this statement is if it is also used as an excuse for one's idleness. Indeed, in order to progress, the mind must, on the contrary, work. "The soul must work day and night, day and night."
Procrastination: a disease, an excuse, or just a beautiful word?
While people are trying to solve the dilemma: laziness is good or bad, another term has appeared in psychology that makes certain amendments to their discussions.
What is procrastination? And does it mean that laziness is a disease?
Psychologists define this wondrous word as the eternal postponing of things "for later". Do it tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, or never. Never satisfied?
The problem with this scourge of the modern world is that procrastination is deified: in social networks they cheerfully write about eternal doing nothing and enjoy themselves.
What is the difference from laziness?
In short, laziness is a delayed action. I was lazy, I did it, I didn't let anyone down.
Procrastination is embedded in the subconscious as a constant, recursive phenomenon. I put it off, then put it off again, and then…
Avid procrastinators put off not only business, but also decisions - from small to important, vital ones. The saddest thing is that if, as a result, the hands reach this whole heap, everything is done anyhow. The result is equal to the effort.
The problem, as usual, goes unnoticed. A beautiful word becomes an excuse. "This is me, love me." But procrastination is not a character trait, not a description of a person, and not even a way of thinking, but a task that needs to be solved, an obstacle that needs to be overcome and move on. "Now or never" is much more constructive than "later and probably never".
How to get rid of?
- It is very important to be able to manage your time. Leave a little for rest, laziness, doing nothing, in the end, for yourself. As already discussed earlier, sometimes it is fatigue that leads a person to sit in a stupor - his body is beeping with might and main, screaming to stop, but he is torturing himself, and most importantly, to no avail.
- Planning for the day is a great way to control yourself. Well, if he is in betweenstage, because in the end it is necessary to learn unconscious control, without papers and tips. But for starters, the simplest list on white lined paper is the best you can come up with. Everything should be taken into account in the plan: not only important things (trying to implement a weekly plan in one day is a stupid idea), but also everyday little things and, of course, a break. Set aside enough time for each item. Follow the plan clearly.
- Many mistakenly advise to set the deadline as soon as possible. It is not right. It is right to think rationally: how long can you actually complete this or that task.
- Besides, focus on results is important. There is a very thin line between pessimism and optimism: to give your all so that everything is done in the best possible way, and at the same time provide for the possibility of the situation developing if it does not work out as planned.
- The development of motivation is an important factor. It is usually recommended to promise yourself a reward. You should think more globally: understand that the result is already a huge reward. Start to be proud of yourself, your achievements, even small ones at first. After all, what can boast of someone who has laziness as a priority? The antonym for this word, "hard work", is valued much more.
In closing
Like almost everything in the world, laziness can be perceived in different ways. This is neither good nor bad. This is a means to achieve the desired result. But if you do not use it, it will drag you into itself, like a swamp, into the path of melancholy and boredom. Is it so dangerous ifknow how to deal with it?
