Who has never experienced this feeling when you do not want to do anything at all? Or is there no desire to take on a very specific task, and in fact it’s completely unreasonable - because of laziness? Perhaps there is no such person. Whether this is a chronic phenomenon, or temporary, but it has a place to be. It is necessary to accept this as a fact. Or?..
How is laziness determined?
There are several interpretations of the "lazy" word.
Laziness is an unwillingness to do work and generally do something.
Laziness is a dislike for work in principle.
Laziness is a synonym for the word "reluctance", it is used in the meaning of "laziness to me" (a verb in the infinitive).
All of the above is an appeal to the good old explanatory dictionary, giving definitions, but to some extent, little to explain. In the end, it still becomes unclear: is laziness a feeling? Or a disease? Or a character trait?
There are also several opinions on this subject.
In Christianity
In the beginning was the word. And then, word for word, there was a book. Unless, of course, believe in Christian dogma. But even if you do not believe it, it will not hurt to know for the general development. The Bible, as you know, says very clearly that laziness is a sin. Even one of the mortal sins, the seventh, to be more precise (except for it: lust, gluttony, greed, envy, anger, pride). A synonym for laziness in this case is boredom or despondency. Christianity sees it as a consequence of idleness, which causes laziness of the soul and corrupts it. Sinfulness consists in overworking oneself, one's feelings and feelings.
It is interesting that laziness and the remaining six sins are firmly entrenched in culture and are used in works of art as the basis for a plot or riddle. Many artists painted a series of paintings, showing their vision of this phenomenon.
This once again proves how relevant this topic is at present.
In islam
This religion also considers laziness and idleness a sin. The explanation for this in Islam is very similar to the Christian. Laziness is a sin, because it is a sign of a weak iman, as a person focuses on himself, and his faith fades away.
but on the other hand
Laziness can be described as the inaction of the body and spirit. Looking at the problem from this perspective, it is easy to see why laziness is bad. Inaction is sinful, because sometimes it brings much more trouble than committed acts. Not to help when help was needed, not to make efforts when they were important ... What is the reason for this? Is this an innate characteristic?
Causes
Why is man lazy? If we take as a basis the concept of laziness as inaction, and not idleness, we can conclude that most of the imperfect actions remained so, because they were not resolved. They didn’t 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 it seems so at first.
What if it doesn’t work out?
There is a saying: "Laziness is fear stretched out in time." Fear of what? Fear of taking action. Fear of pain, to some extent - criticism. Fear of failure. 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-up child does not allow himself this "unnecessary" activity.
Fatigue
Basically, fatigue is called laziness by the people surrounding 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 concrete example - inaction. If such an attitude continues, the person himself begins to consider himself a lazy person, and either tortures himself even more, or loses any motivation at all.
Violence
Do not force yourself. This is one of the most helpful tips you can give a loved one. Or to yourself.
Sometimes the subconscious knows better what each individual person needs. And if you really don’t feel like something, it’s definitely not what you need. The body feels that this activity is useless, pointless for someone who is trying to overpower him. This reason is absolutely true. It is so important to learn to trust yourself.
She has, of course, pitfalls. After all, she 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 it.
More harm than good?
According to numerous claims, laziness is a vice. Moreover, laziness is the mother of all vices.
It’s easier for a lazy one to steal than to make money. A lazy person would rather cry to regret than do it himself. The loafer rather successfully sends everything to the obstacles than sees the opportunity and chance. A lover of idleness laments better for the unfavorableness of fortune than for insufficiently applied efforts.
Therefore, a lazy person becomes greedy, envious, evil. One sin entails the rest. The vicious effect of dominoes.
Or more good than harm?
Laziness is a feeling of reluctance. It is in the interests of a lazy person to alleviate his fate. The creative mind does not always choose the bad track. Or maybe he is just too proud to go along the already easy paths.
Man was too lazy to walk - and he came up with a wheel. Then a bicycle, a car, an airplane.
The man himself did not want to lift weights, and soon a new miracle came to the world: a crane.
Man was reluctant to do the calculations himself - and he invented computers. Now everyone uses a computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone. Despite the fact that it is because of these technical innovations that most of humanity is lazy, they prove the dominance of reason and its capabilities. And whether a person controls a computer, or a computer, is the choice of each specific man / woman / child.
All these examples can be correlated with the already established established rule: laziness is the engine of progress. The pitfall of this statement is if it is also used as an excuse for idleness. Indeed, in order to progress, the mind must, on the contrary, work. "The soul must work day and night, and day and night."
Procrastination: illness, excuse, or just a pretty word?
While people are trying to solve the dilemma: laziness is good or bad, another term has appeared in psychology that introduces certain amendments into their discussions.
What is procrastination? And does it mean that laziness is a disease?
Psychologists define this marvelous word as the eternal postponement of affairs "for later." Do tomorrow, or the day after tomorrow, or never. Will it ever suit you?
The problem of this scourge of the modern world is that desecration is deified: in social networks they cheerfully write about eternal idleness and enjoy themselves.
What is the difference from laziness?
Briefly, laziness is a delayed action. Lazy, did, did not let anyone down.
Procrastination is inherent in the subconscious as a constant, recursive phenomenon. Put it off, then put it off, and more ...
Inveterate procrastinators are put off not only by business, but also decisions - from small to important, vital ones. The saddest thing is that if, as a result, your 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. "So here I am, 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 moved on. “Now or never” is much more constructive “then and most likely never.”
How to get rid?
- It is very important to be able to allocate your time. Leave a little and for rest, laziness, doing nothing, in the end, for yourself. As already discussed earlier, sometimes it is precisely fatigue that leads to a person sitting in a stupor - his body beeps at full speed, screams for him to stop, but he torments himself, and most importantly, to no avail.
- A day plan is a great way to control yourself. It is good if it is an intermediate stage, because in the end it is necessary to learn unconscious control, without pieces of paper and tips. But for starters, the simplest list on white lined paper is the best you can think of. Everything should be taken into account in the plan: not only important matters (trying to realize the weekly plan in one day is a stupid undertaking), but also everyday little things and, of course, a respite. Separate a sufficient amount of time for each item. Follow the plan clearly.
- Many people erroneously advise setting deadlines as short as possible. It is not right. It will be true to think rationally: in what time are you actually able to complete one or another task.
- In addition, focus on results is important. There is a very thin line between pessimism and optimism: to give everything in full so that everything is done in the best possible way, and at the same time provide for the possibility of a development of the situation if, as planned, it does not work out.
- The development of motivation is an important factor. They usually recommend promising oneself a reward. It is necessary to think more globally: to understand that the result is already a huge reward. Start proud of yourself, your achievements, even at first small ones. After all, what can one who has laziness as a priority boast? Antonym to this word, "hard work" is much more appreciated.
Finally
Like almost everything in the world, laziness can be perceived differently. This is neither good nor bad. This is a means to achieve the desired result. But if you do not use it, it will draw into itself, like a swamp, Putin's longing and boredom. Is it so dangerous if you already know how to deal with it?