Of Latin origin, the word laziness comes from ‘pigritia’ which means lazy, with the suffix –itia, which expresses quality. Along with lust, anger, avarice, pride, envy and gluttony, laziness is considered by Christian morality as one of the seven deadly sins, that is, as the source of many other vices and sins. However, we have all succumbed to it on more than one occasion.
Laziness is defined as a lack of desire to work or do things and weakness or slowness in movement. A lack of willingness to carry out certain tasks or activities that is usually linked to a lack of motivation , a lack of clarity in the objectives or the lack of results. Hence, routine tasks, those that require great effort or those that are scheduled for the long term are some of the most lazy.
However, despite its bad reputation, laziness hides little-known positive aspects for the general public. Laziness seems to be related to the lack of activity of certain genes that are related such as muscle strength and with the control of the enzyme complex. In studies done on laziness, it seems that lazing around and taking long breaks optimizes growth hormone, especially during adolescence.
But beyond that specific stage, lazy people tend to be highly efficient since, not wanting to do difficult jobs, they tend to find faster and more efficient ways to complete these tasks.
In various studies , laziness has also been linked to intelligence and creativity since people with higher IQs can spend more time rambling without worry, which favors creativity. In short, a long rest can help refresh ideas while reducing stress, favoring retention capacity.
However, it must be recognized that laziness can also be a great impediment to achieving your goals, so the ideal is to keep your balance knowing how to put it aside whenever necessary.
Keys to overcoming laziness
- Goals: Stay aligned with your goals. Don’t lose sight of them.
- Make it easy: If something is difficult for you, leave everything ready in advance so that it is easier for you to start.
- Do not think: If you turn it around, you will surely find a million perfect excuses.
- Rest: It is important to have enough energy to undertake that task that gives you so much laziness.
- Healthy living: A healthy diet and the practice of exercise promote good disposition and energy.
- Virtuous circle: Record the small victories, recognize your achievements and appreciate your effort.
