Being lazy has negative connotations, but have you ever considered why? What if all the workaholics thought the world would fall apart if they took a minute's breath to do nothing? Or because your faith tells you that laziness is a sin? Or because it only includes the "sins" of the seven deadly sins ("laziness") that were designed for you from birth? It's time to take a step back and see that laziness isn't all that. In fact, being lazy now can be a path to happiness, relaxation, and even success.
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Method 1 of 2: Setting Your Mindset
Step 1. Ponder what "lazy" means to you
Depending on background and belief, the meaning of "lazy" will likely differ, but ultimately, it's a term that tends to carry negative implications about not doing things when other people are doing a lot of things; also tends to imply that a person is not improving themselves or their standard of living. However, how to see lazy in a different sense? Here are a few ways to do this:
- How about seeing laziness as meaning that your mind and body want to rest? Many people will be much less stressed and much happier and in tune with their original body pace if they give in to heeding the body and mind's cry to be "a little lazy" now and then.
- Lazy means you might get a little tired from something mundane and routine. And who says we have to love mundane routines and life? Sure, we can be grateful for all that we have and for those around us, but this need not include being grateful for boring routines!
- Lazy could mean you have an internal struggle going on about what you think you should do and what you prefer to do. It is possible that they "should" be visited by you by external pressure.
- Lazy can mean that the other person is not doing what you want or vice versa. It's not always lazy; it can be tied to control issues (manipulating people to do things) or an inability to communicate clearly, and cites lazy behavior as an easy excuse.
- Lazy means you have something really relaxing in mind. Like nothing, really nothing at all, including leaving piles of dirty dishes. Is it so bad when it's an irregular, spontaneous occurrence? What about benefits like renewed vigor and a sense of well-being?
Step 2. Reflect on how your lazy self can lead you to figure out how to do less work
Since when did work done with minimal effort be good? Do you prefer to do things the hard way all the time? If so, for what? If the same result can be achieved with less effort, why not take that path and listen to your laziness? Think about this reality before jumping into the puritanical response: almost all technological advances today are the result of laziness. Here are some things to think about:
- We drive not walk because we are too lazy to walk. We use the washing machine to wash our clothes because we are too lazy to scrub. We use computers because we are too lazy to write everything down by hand (and besides, we type faster, so it gets done faster, so we can relax more quickly).
- The upside to laziness is that there's nothing wrong with working out better ways to do things with less stress, less energy, and less time required. But it's important to acknowledge the traditional challenges you tend to feel about the positive benefits of being lazy now and then.
Step 3. Consider who or what benefits you
Every time you complain that your work is consuming your soul and running your life on hiatus, you're really complaining that you don't have time to really rest. As a generalization, the idea of lazy people is not good for business and judges terms such as "bum", "useless", "goofy", and "time waster", given to those who don't put in enough effort. We worry constantly that someone might label us with this, even when we dare to retaliate whenever we feel like we are overworked.
- And while a well-rested worker is actually more productive and happier, ironically many people work longer hours than they need to because the focus is on looking busy rather than being productive in shorter hours.
- Ultimately, societies that promote work-life balance and a sense of knowing when enough is enough tend to be more, not less, productive.
Step 4. Recognize that time spent outside of work can renew energy and enthusiasm
"Virtue" matches the "representative" of laziness which is "endurance". For some, the art of applying oneself to the task at hand with a passionate and unquestionable belief in the value of hard work has become more about working longer hours to earn more money and to impress others. However, this is not how people see the world; indeed, the Danes work a 37-hour week, find most of their salary consumed by taxes (in exchange for excellent social benefits), and have an average of six weeks of vacation, yet they consistently score as one of the happiest countries on Earth.
- For many, the extra time from work spent doing other things they enjoy and is an acknowledgment that working without play makes the population boring. Perhaps perseverance can learn a little from laziness, that letting the mind and body rest gives new strength and inspiration.
- Laziness is nuanced, as is persistence - not entirely good or bad and each has their place in moderation. Insisting that one is good and one is evil is too simplistic and denies you the chance to give in to mere moments of rest.
Step 5. Redefine productivity
How to be lazy is pretty simple (as it should be). At first, it may seem paradoxical to you that doing less (aka being lazy) can mean you will be more productive. However, what's really happening here is a shift in your definition of "productivity". If you see being productive as "doing more," "doing more," or perhaps to the extreme of "never doing anything," then the idea of being lazy is probably going to make you panic.
- On the other hand, if you define "productivity" as a way to make the most of what you do, as a way to make the most of your time set aside for work (or to do something), and about being as effective as possible in terms of time and given energy, then doing less or being lazy is actually the best way to be productive.
- Consider: You can work all day in a fanatical rush, only to achieve very little, especially when it's judged in terms of lasting achievement.
- Or, you can do several things every hour, but make them your key actions that lead to real achievements. In the second example, you're doing less, but you're consuming a lot of time. At this point, take a look at work methods and be honest, whether half of what you do is about "being busy" rather than "being productive."
Step 6. Know to quit when you are no longer productive
You may have the mindset that if you are sitting at your desk it means you are working, or if you are scrubbing a fairly clean counter, that you are doing housework. However, if you want to be lazy, then you have to be able to recognize when you are no longer getting anything done. This can help you save energy, to do what you have to do, and be less lazy in the process.
- If you've finished a project at work and are just sitting around looking good, it's a good idea to ask for something productive to do or go home. Sitting at your desk checking email and trying to look busy doesn't help anything.
- Suppose you are trying to write a novel. You may have written some really good stuff for two hours at the computer, but now you find yourself stuttering. If you don't have the strength or motivation to carry on right now, stop staring at the screen and give yourself some time before taking on another job the next day.
Step 7. Know that it's okay to just spend quality time with people
Not everything has to be about working or doing as much work as possible. If your partner, best friend, cousin, or new acquaintance wants to spend time with you, reciprocate that feeling wholeheartedly. Don't ask your friend if she wants to go shopping with you or send work emails during family viewing; instead, learn to enjoy the time you spend with people even if it means you won't be doing work.
- Spending time with people and giving them their full attention will improve your relationships, make you happier, and will give you time to decompress from all the work you're doing.
- Don't be disappointed in yourself for taking the time to have fun; that's good for you!
Step 8. Stop all your planning
While planning is good and gives you a sense of responsibility in the work you have to do, if you want to be more lazy, then you can't plan your whole life from minute to minute. Of course, it's a good idea to schedule appointments, plan a schedule to set deadlines at work, or even plan your social life a few weeks ahead of time, but if planning is actually making you more stressed or stressed, then you may need to move on. back away from all the plans that control your life..
- If you find that planning that is too tight is causing you to become stressed, then this is a great time to feel good about having a schedule that you don't know about. This can help you relax a little more, and yes, being a little more lazy is a good thing
- Plus if you don't plan all your activities from minute to minute, you can get something you didn't expect, namely spontaneous pleasure which can help you relax more and prepare yourself to get ready to do the work in front of you.
Method 2 of 2: Taking Action
Step 1. Be smart by reducing the actions you take
If you are a lazy person, then your choice is simple. Reduce action. But, act smart. Lazy people make the best use of their time when they start working on something. If there is an action that will waste your time, not save time and make you free faster, then there are two choices between don't do it or find a shortcut where it can be done in a better way and faster time. Here are a few ways to do it:
- Send fewer messages, but make everything you're about to send more important. There's an added advantage to doing this, other people will notice if you think you're treating them with more importance than you're just texting to a) cover yourself up and b) prove you're working.
- Stick this message in your head (well, just write this message in a small notepad and put it where it's easy to see): Laziness doesn't mean less is excess; laziness means less is better.
Step 2. Enjoy Nature
When was the last time you just sat out in the open and gazed at the natural beauty around you? If the answer is “When I was a kid” or even “Never”, then you are way too late. Even if you're the type who doesn't like to go out, taking a few hours to go to a field, lake, beach, forest, park, or mountains can help you feel more comfortable and rejuvenate your mind and body.
Bring a friend, reading material, food, or something else that can help you relax. Do not bring anything related to your work. Try to be content with not doing much
Step 3. Allow yourself to enjoy the holidays
There are many studies on sleep that advise us to have regular sleep patterns, so sleeping patterns that change suddenly are not recommended. However, lying down is not sleeping it's "this" means being in bed and pampering yourself. Read a good book, eat breakfast in bed, draw in bed, or do something interesting while you're in bed.
- Invite your pets and children to relax with you; First, animals are lazy creatures, and second, never teach your child that relaxing is important to staying healthy.
- Call your old friends and find out how they are.
- If being in bed constantly makes you feel too lethargic, you can take a walk outside for some fresh air. But don't do more than that.
Step 4. Spend less time, this will give you more time to do things you enjoy, such as spending time with friends, spouse, or children, or going to the beach
Make a list, a plan, and shop only when you need it most. And spending less means getting less, so you can save effort on maintaining and cleaning because you have less stuff now, and you'll be in a better financial position without the mess. What about the laziness?
- If you plan to go shopping once or twice a month, for example, then this will give you extra time to be lazy.
- You can also ask your family members to shop for your items, or buy them online.
Step 5. Put aside the busyness in your mind
Busyness is a habit (often unquestioned), not a path to success. Being busy all the time makes your productivity decrease drastically because your focus is only on the busyness, not on what you will get. Instead of doing too much, try to slow down your actions. Take less action and live a calmer and more peaceful life. Try to be content with doing nothing. Relax a bit, smile, and have fun.
Take a look at your schedule and see how much is on your schedule that you really need to do. Do it little by little but don't let it stress you out or take up your free time. Take a look at your to-do list and determine how much of it really needs to be done
Step 6. Make your life simpler
Own clothes, cars, belongings, and anything else that requires less maintenance, time, attention and hard work than ever before. Try to donate or give away clothes you no longer wear, try to clean your kitchen, try to make your schedule less hectic, and try to make your life easier whenever you can. While this will allow you to put in more effort up front, it will result in more time for you to laze around.
Ask yourself if you're doing too much, volunteering to help too many friends, that you're going to be cooking a tough meal, or just doing something you don't have time to spare. Revisit what you can remove from your schedule so you have more time to relax and do nothing
Step 7. Let someone else do it
This is not a manipulation; This is to let the right people do it. If they are willing, happy, and competent in the job, leave them and don't interfere. Many of us are anxious when someone else does something, even though that person has told us that it is better if he or she works alone, because we feel we have to help; but sometimes our help will only be a nuisance, and on the one hand can be seen as arrogant and unwanted.
- For those in management positions, trust the staff, children, or volunteers who really can and don't over-manage them
- By not managing them much, it will make them feel more free, an opportunity for them to be creative and learn on their own to be successful and overcome failure.
- The more you subtract to manage them. More people can find the right way to do things. You can direct and teach behavior but don't interfere.
- It is better to divide the tasks of cleaning the house, cooking, tidying, and taking out the garbage. Most people usually find this work very tiring, so divide up the tasks for them in order to bond together and make work more enjoyable. It is quite possible that the source of all laziness comes from homework.
- Trust your delegates. Many hands make work easier for everyone. Give others the opportunity to go home more quickly by dividing tasks into a team or group, be it work, church work, or meetings.
Step 8. Disconnect redundant communication
Constant, unlimited online interaction can take up more time at work than feeling happy or productive. More effective communication and give yourself some lazy space. Talk less, reassure, yell, argue, email, or phone. If you try to do this, then you will be surprised how quickly you feel lazier and more relaxed.
- We live in a world where many of us don't know or don't want to know where the limitations of communication are, so much so that it feels like a chore, an obligation, and if we don't do it, we feel guilty or as if we're insulting people attractively. self. But this much talk is nothing important but just rambling on to each other, with very little listening. This is noise.
- Let residence be in your life. Let silence pervade your mind. Allow yourself to be lazy with online life, social media, and sending “obligations”.
- Make all incoming messages your calculations. Only send short messages when needed
- Spend less time on the phone, on twitter, on Blackberry, Android, and iPhone, and more time with… people, yourself, favorite books, and the present.
Step 9. Do the work if needed
It's like a job! In reality, however, there is much better work to be done as soon as possible to save more effort later. A true devotee of reducing activity and being a slacker will realize for a long time that real work results from not doing something good in the first place. Remember the saying, "A stitch on time saves nine." Here are some ways to save time by doing the job right from the start:
- Learn to write lists quickly and well. This can be done with practice.
- Fold your clothes after taking them out of the dryer or picking them up from the row. The clothes are ready to be picked up immediately and they will be far less creased than left in the dryer for a long time.
- Paint your house early. If you don't, then you will spend a lot of time repairing the house. Most renovations and construction of a building have the same principle; do it from scratch and you'll have far less time for maintenance and repairs later.
- Read your message and reply when it arrives. If you leave the message and work on it later, it will eventually become a task you don't want to work on. If that doesn't catch your attention, delete everything immediately. Try to keep messages up to 5 percent of your inbox, and have a good reason for doing so (like searching for the right answer, or sleeping in an angry response).
- Buy seasonal gifts or to celebrate in advance long before the day comes. You will feel less rushed and you will not feel complicated; lazy people have time to escape the rush.
Step 10. Stop complaining
Lazy people don't complain; firstly, it requires too much energy and secondly, complaining is a source of feelings of injustice, loss, and feelings of exhaustion. Reducing complaining and criticizing can save you more time and mental space for creative thinking and better response in many situations, including finding more productive ways to solve problems by focusing less on finding fault with others but focusing more on finding solutions.
- Everyone complains a lot and criticizes constantly. Don't let it become a habit and make it a habit to be aware and remind yourself that the energy you expend is going to be wasted and how you can be more productive by taking the time to relax and leave the things that are bothering you.
- If you have a good reason to complain, then you can spend some time doing something constructive instead of complaining, like writing a letter to a local representative or painting a large protest sign while sitting on a comfortable pillow.
- Cultivate compassion, acceptance, love, and understanding. They are the antidote to complaints.
- Stop creating disasters. It will probably never happen and if it did, would worrying about it make things better? Maybe you just want to be proven right so you can shake hands and say “I told you so” but there are better ways to deal with the future than worrying and fussing about it.
- Learn to go with the flow, look for opportunities, find a natural path, and do what it takes in the moment. You can't control an outcome, but if you learn to work seamlessly and are prepared for certain events (such as putting your emergency box in an appropriate place), then you can modify the effect of the outcome.
Step 11. Get lazy spontaneously
Once in a while, do things differently. Sleep on the couch in all the clothes of your choice (and not just because you're too tired to move). Make a tent out of blankets with your kids and crawl in and sleep in it. Lie down on the grass and count the clouds or stars until you can't be bothered, and get lost in it. Don't dress nicely every day when you're lazy, don't care what your neighbors will think.
- Follow the flow. Let something happen. Take a step back and let things happen without you.
- Don't force anything. Be like water that finds a way with the path of least resistance as long as it flows.
- Look for the pressures of life and push them away rather than pushing against a brick wall. Look for something that provides the least amount of pressure. This requires intelligence, not avoiding responsibility.
Step 12. Raise your legs
If you've had a long day, or if you just feel like sitting around doing nothing, do it with pride. Sit on your bench, in front of the television, or wherever you feel comfortable, put your feet up, lean back, and enjoy the thrill of doing nothing. Don't think about anything else you have to do later or worry about how much you'll be judged; think about something that makes you smile, or think nothing of it.
- Laziness is better with friends. If you have a good friend who also just wants to sit with her legs up, invite her over and you can just laze around together.
- You can listen to your favorite music, pet your pet, eat ice cream, or do whatever you want while you sit there.
Tips
- Consider setting aside once a week to laze around. Maybe on a Sunday, maybe one day or night. Make time just for yourself, to relax, and not to respond to anything, no matter how much guilt there is. You will grow in this space and time and will guard it strongly to restore balance to your life.
- Many hunters and tribes have patterns that involve doing the most possible rather than the things that require hindrance in basic necessities they can take up your free time on activities and things you should be better off doing.
- Being lazy all the time has side effects if you don't reduce your activities smartly.
*Doing something you love doesn't break laziness. If you're just interacting online and enjoying chatting about birds or ship models, that's not really the hard-working type. Everyone has different ways to relax. Dancing can be just as relaxing as just sitting still. It is a state of mind where you do this because you enjoy it rather than worry about the outcome.
Warning
- Don't feel guilty about relaxing; this is allowed! Rename it "soul healing" if you have to, but don't think you should apologize for cutting back on activities and getting more out of life.
- Some people are born with a stressful mind where they have to stay busy and comment on others who are not. For this kind of person, being busy is a habit and a moral judgment. You may want to give them a large bed each day.
- If you've wasted years on a hobby like drawing, you may reach a point where people think you're a pro. Seriously ask yourself if you want to turn this hobby into a job and change it within yourself. If you are changing careers to follow a hobby that turned into a dream, it is important to start a new hobby. But marketing of sculptures and hobbies to pay for necessary materials is elegant only when it comes to budget, a part of keeping your life simple.
- Don't equate laziness with permanent carelessness or cockroaches will become your new inhabitants. Dirty dishes and smelly towels might be fine; it's just that when you constantly open your kitchen door to let the smell from those dirty dishes out then you have a greater sense of cleanliness and self-care than doing it in your spare time.
- Avoid manipulating or scapegoating other people to get them to do everything for you. It is not laziness, but manipulation and scapegoating, trying to control other people. And of all things controlling, it's an action that requires a lot more energy to plan and sustain. Therefore, it is not a lazy person's way and it is also rotting karma.
