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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 ".
Price has also written about the concepts of laziness, productivity and self-worth. His book, Laziness Does Not Exist grew out of a viral blog post. He makes the claim that laziness is a sign of other mental health issues.
The Financial Times says the book "is definitely worth a read" for those looking to understand why they aspire to a goal of productivity. [1]John Warner of the Chicago Tribune writes, "the exploration in the book is nuanced and thorough", also noting that objections to the premise are confronted clearly and gently.
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.
(Bloomberg Opinion) -- The nature of poverty in rich countries has changed. The sort of material deprivation common in developing nations is effectively a thing of the past. But millions of ...
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Ergophobia is a controversial concept, and in the past has been dismissed as laziness. William Upson defined it as "the art of laziness" [ 7 ] and "morbid fear or hatred of work". [ 8 ] Ergophobia was mentioned by a hospital in New Jersey in the 1860s.
The idea that procrastination is a sign of laziness is widespread, but not accurate for everyone. Knowing the root cause is key to breaking the pattern.