If you are lazy you are not living the life you are meant to live. If you encounter laziness in your life daily then there is something that needs to be fixed.
It's an unhealthy and unproductive way of living, giving you nothing but a feeling of inadequacy.
In this fast-paced,speed-obsessed world, idleness and ineptitude are the least desirable traits.
Stop beating yourself up for being lazy and follow these simple steps which will benefit you without a doubt.
There must be some reasons for your laziness. Rack your brain, go deeper, and do some introspection.
Are you running away from some deeper issues? Is there anything you don't want to confront? It could be anything you might be afraid of failure so you don't want to try in the first place, you have unrealistic goals that make you feel anxious and unmotivated, you lack interest in a particular task, you mistrust your capabilities or simply you are having fear of uncertainty so you are procrastinating things to avoid uncomfortable emotions.
Just figure out the limiting belief and work towards it. Remind yourself of your past accomplishments, challenge your negative thoughts, and keep a reality check, you will come to know that most of your fears and limiting beliefs are not legitimate.
Make sure you are having 8-9 hours of deep, restful sleep. You should have a fixed time of sleeping at night and awakening the next day.
Are you staying awake late at night? Are you having difficulty falling asleep? Are you spending the whole night tossing and turning? These can make you feel tired in the morning.
Make a habit of going to bed early and waking up early. You will soon reap the benefits of a healthy, energetic body.
This can contribute to weight gain and cause other health issues and ailments. Are you living a sedentary lifestyle, spending most of your day sitting? The more you lack physical activity the more you feel the urge to stay idle and the cycle goes on and on.
To break this pattern you need to start moving your body, take a brisk walk, make exercise a part of your daily routine, and don't forget to lose those extra pounds of weight.
If you are not honoring your work chances are you can easily lose motivation and focus. Don't disrespect the task you are doing by comparing it with what everyone else is doing.
Don't doubt your capabilities, just embrace what you are capable of. Remember any work done with good efforts and pure intentions is worthy of respect. You are doing your part, making your contribution and that is enough, that is respectable.
It's easy to feel overwhelmed while pursuing a big task so let's divide it into small easily manageable goals.
Give your utter attention to the task at hand, and do the best you can at this moment without worrying about the outcome, this way you can come up with something incredible without feeling drained. You save yourself from running out of steam and utilize that energy in the right place.
It's an unhealthy and unproductive way of living, giving you nothing but a feeling of inadequacy.
In this fast-paced,speed-obsessed world, idleness and ineptitude are the least desirable traits.
Stop beating yourself up for being lazy and follow these simple steps which will benefit you without a doubt.
1. WHAT'S THE AGENDA BEHIND YOUR LAZINESS?
There must be some reasons for your laziness. Rack your brain, go deeper, and do some introspection.
Are you running away from some deeper issues? Is there anything you don't want to confront? It could be anything you might be afraid of failure so you don't want to try in the first place, you have unrealistic goals that make you feel anxious and unmotivated, you lack interest in a particular task, you mistrust your capabilities or simply you are having fear of uncertainty so you are procrastinating things to avoid uncomfortable emotions.
Just figure out the limiting belief and work towards it. Remind yourself of your past accomplishments, challenge your negative thoughts, and keep a reality check, you will come to know that most of your fears and limiting beliefs are not legitimate.
2. WATCH YOUR SLEEP PATTERN:
Make sure you are having 8-9 hours of deep, restful sleep. You should have a fixed time of sleeping at night and awakening the next day.
Are you staying awake late at night? Are you having difficulty falling asleep? Are you spending the whole night tossing and turning? These can make you feel tired in the morning.
Make a habit of going to bed early and waking up early. You will soon reap the benefits of a healthy, energetic body.
3. LACK OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:
This can contribute to weight gain and cause other health issues and ailments. Are you living a sedentary lifestyle, spending most of your day sitting? The more you lack physical activity the more you feel the urge to stay idle and the cycle goes on and on.
To break this pattern you need to start moving your body, take a brisk walk, make exercise a part of your daily routine, and don't forget to lose those extra pounds of weight.
4. RESPECT YOUR WORK:
If you are not honoring your work chances are you can easily lose motivation and focus. Don't disrespect the task you are doing by comparing it with what everyone else is doing.
Don't doubt your capabilities, just embrace what you are capable of. Remember any work done with good efforts and pure intentions is worthy of respect. You are doing your part, making your contribution and that is enough, that is respectable.
5. BREAK DOWN THE TASK INTO SMALLER CHUNKS:
It's easy to feel overwhelmed while pursuing a big task so let's divide it into small easily manageable goals.
Give your utter attention to the task at hand, and do the best you can at this moment without worrying about the outcome, this way you can come up with something incredible without feeling drained. You save yourself from running out of steam and utilize that energy in the right place.
6. REWARD YOURSELF AFTER COMPLETING A TASK:
Don't wait for others to appreciate you. Just do it yourself, give yourself a treat as a token of encouragement, it could be anything from a much-deserved rest, positive affirmation, a walk in nature, or buying your favorite brand.
The main purpose is to pause and celebrate your achievement no matter how small it is. Remember appreciation intensifies your drive to achieve more.
7. FOCUS ON LEARNING WHILE PERFORMING WORK:
If you shift your attention from the fear of failing to learn from the experience you hit the jackpot. In this way, you enjoy a sense of fulfillment as you are gaining something even if you make errors.
We all can learn and improve, seeing each task as an opportunity to grow is no less than a blessing. Even if you failed take it as a stepping stone towards your desired destination.
If you learn to see the positives in every situation you can do wonders as this attitude can make you progress faster.
8. STOP MULTITASKING:
Multitasking stresses your mind to focus on different aspects at a detrimental time. It can deplete your energy stores rapidly, give no satisfying results, and make you feel tired.
Multitasking is a myth, our brain is wired to focus on a single task at hand. Forget the concept of multitasking and give your complete attention to only one task at a time.
In this way, you improve the quality of your work as well as avoid feeling overwhelmed and exhausted.
9. STOP BEING PERFECTIONIST:
If you are keeping unrealistic goals you soon feel overwhelmed and tired running after them and then laziness surfaces. Don't seek perfection it simply doesn't exist. Try to do good enough. It's fine to do good enough. Focus on progress over perfection.
10. STOP SEEKING PLEASURE IN EVERY TASK:
If you are trying to seek pleasure in every task you perform then it's a sure way to feel disappointed. There are many chores we have to do daily and it's okay if you are not enjoying each one of them.
You have to keep a balance between the work you like to do and the work you have to do. Don't let this be an excuse for your laziness.
11. THINK OF THE BENEFITS:
Make a list of the benefits you will enjoy after following your goals. What will happen if you start exercising daily or what will you get if you complete that project? It keeps you motivated and helps in overcoming laziness.
12. HAVE A PURPOSE IN LIFE:
We are here to fulfill a unique purpose. Know your priorities, what matters to you the most, and your values, and then start working towards them day in, and day out. Having a purpose prevents you from feeling stuck, bored, and idle, you have something to look up to.
Stop wasting your precious time doing less than what you are capable of, feeling lazy, and being unmotivated. You are here to live your unique purpose.
...All the best.
