Sometimes laziness can be a symptom of another problem like depression or even hypothyroidism. If the person used to not be "lazy" and suddenly becomes lazy, then he/she should check with a physician if there are ANY ONE of these other symptoms like:
1) sudden weight gain or loss
2) excessive sleepiness or insomnia
3) Hair loss
4) Feelings of hopelessness
5) Less enjoyment of things that used to be enjoyable
6) lack of physical energy
If you have any of these symptoms make an appt and ask for lab work for your thyroid as well as liver function (for antidepressant preperation).
Your own or someone else's? If its you, then you are already on the way, because you want to cure it. Start by going to bed earlier, I know that sounds like it doesn't make sense, but it will mean that you will be able to get up earlier. Set the alarm early, and get up quickly, don't allow yourself to hit the snooze button. Every time through the day you start to slip into your old patterns, pull back and make yourself get on with something else. Its about retraining. If its someone else's laziness, I found that divorce worked!
I believe that a lot of people that come across as being lazy are actually depressed. I used to not want to do much of anything. I did work full-time, but I hated it, my house was a mess. When I was put on Zoloft for post-partum depression it was like I was a totally different person. My house is spotless, I have a new job that I love. I spend more time with my son playing. Don't judge someone as being "Lazy" if you don't really know them.
Does it necessarily need to be cured? If we were all type A, rushing around worrying about everything and trying to do everything immediately then we would all die young.
We get taught as kids that we should never be lazy but really, that is for who's benefit?
Well that's a good question, and if you discover the answer, let us all know! I have an ongoing battle with myself over this issue, I am basically very lazy at heart but I don't actually have the time to be, so I am always fighting with myself. Does this make any sense at all?!
Give the lazy person a bloody good fright. Tell them they've lost all their money and the next mortgage payment is due and that you're moving out today. Should do the trick!
get on the right sleep pattern for starters. Put yourself on a schedule so you know exactly what needs to be done during your day. To do lists do wonders for the lazy person.
Go to sleep - then you don't have to listen to the person moaning at you about being lazy ! Or better still see if you can persuade them to go to sleep - so you can watch your programme in peace !
Ban ready made, additive full meals and microwave ovens! Oh, and televison lol. Or, we could make it compulsory for everyone to spend a couple of weeks a year, in the countryside, having to fend for themselves, build their own shelters and provide their own meals. That would do it lol
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Sometimes laziness can be a symptom of another problem like depression or even hypothyroidism. If the person used to not be "lazy" and suddenly becomes lazy, then he/she should check with a physician if there are ANY ONE of these other symptoms like:
1) sudden weight gain or loss
2) excessive sleepiness or insomnia
3) Hair loss
4) Feelings of hopelessness
5) Less enjoyment of things that used to be enjoyable
6) lack of physical energy
If you have any of these symptoms make an appt and ask for lab work for your thyroid as well as liver function (for antidepressant preperation).
Good luck.
Your own or someone else's? If its you, then you are already on the way, because you want to cure it. Start by going to bed earlier, I know that sounds like it doesn't make sense, but it will mean that you will be able to get up earlier. Set the alarm early, and get up quickly, don't allow yourself to hit the snooze button. Every time through the day you start to slip into your old patterns, pull back and make yourself get on with something else. Its about retraining. If its someone else's laziness, I found that divorce worked!
I believe that a lot of people that come across as being lazy are actually depressed. I used to not want to do much of anything. I did work full-time, but I hated it, my house was a mess. When I was put on Zoloft for post-partum depression it was like I was a totally different person. My house is spotless, I have a new job that I love. I spend more time with my son playing. Don't judge someone as being "Lazy" if you don't really know them.
Does it necessarily need to be cured? If we were all type A, rushing around worrying about everything and trying to do everything immediately then we would all die young.
We get taught as kids that we should never be lazy but really, that is for who's benefit?
Well that's a good question, and if you discover the answer, let us all know! I have an ongoing battle with myself over this issue, I am basically very lazy at heart but I don't actually have the time to be, so I am always fighting with myself. Does this make any sense at all?!
Good luck!
Give the lazy person a bloody good fright. Tell them they've lost all their money and the next mortgage payment is due and that you're moving out today. Should do the trick!
get on the right sleep pattern for starters. Put yourself on a schedule so you know exactly what needs to be done during your day. To do lists do wonders for the lazy person.
Go to sleep - then you don't have to listen to the person moaning at you about being lazy ! Or better still see if you can persuade them to go to sleep - so you can watch your programme in peace !
Ban ready made, additive full meals and microwave ovens! Oh, and televison lol. Or, we could make it compulsory for everyone to spend a couple of weeks a year, in the countryside, having to fend for themselves, build their own shelters and provide their own meals. That would do it lol
.The way you cure this problem is to have the galvanization of ones own soul charge the body with energy through the art of meditation