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Laziness (also known as indolence or sloth) is emotional disinclination to activity or exertion despite having the ability to act or to exert oneself. It is often used as a pejorative; terms for a person seen to be lazy include " couch potato ", " slacker ", and " bludger ".
Amount of leisure time diminishes with age, work, marriage, and children. [2] However, the amount of free time does not significantly depend on an individual's wealth. [ 2 ] People desire less free time if they are uncertain of their economic future, or if their job is their central interest. [ 2 ]
"Leisure refers to activities that a person voluntarily engages in when they are free from any work, social or familial responsibilities." [1] [2] Leisure satisfaction is the positive perceptions or feelings that an individual forms, elicits and gains as a result of engaging in leisure activities and choices.
Some wives prefer more material tokens of appreciation (a friend on marriage #2 just received a Birkin bag). But after 27 years of marriage, I crave small, constant signs that prove beyond a doubt ...
Here’s what science has to say about the psychological benefits of ditching structure and focus in lieu of laziness — at least once in a while. 1. Letting your mind wander boosts creativity
Psychologists Arthur and Elaine Aron are known for research behind the “36 Questions That Lead to Love.” They share how their relationship has lasted over 50 years.
A History of Leisure: The British Experience since 1500 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2006). Burke, Peter. "The Invention of Leisure in Early Modern Europe". In: Past and Present 146 (1995), pp. 136–150. Cross, Gary. A social history of leisure since 1600 (1990). De Grazia, Victoria. The culture of consent: mass organisation of leisure in fascist ...
Paul Lafargue (/ l ə ˈ f ɑːr ɡ /; French:; 15 January 1842 – 25 November 1911) was a Cuban-born French [1] political writer, economist, journalist, literary critic, and activist; he was Karl Marx's son-in-law, having married his second daughter, Laura.