10 Ways to Stop Being Lazy and Get More Things Done

Having a lazy day now and then is something most people can work with; in fact, everyone needs a day of rest at least once a week to recharge themselves after a gruelling week. However, having a day of rest and just being lazy all the time are very different things. Some people can start by telling themselves they need a break, but the longer you make a habit of being lazy, the more it tends to become your lifestyle.

Side Effects of Being a Lazy Person

Laziness can lead to a slow and steady failure of life if we aren’t careful. Being lazy has a very serious impact on our health and the outcome of our lives. Here are some ways that laziness has a negative effect on our lives:

1. Lack of Success

A lazy person will often procrastinate working, whether it is personal or professional. This leads to a failure to meet any sort of deadlines or rushed and poor quality work, which will eventually lead to the person never achieving their goals.

2. Bad Health

Poor blood circulation is a result of being lazy and living a sedentary lifestyle. This poor blood circulation will, in turn, lead to many other problems such as type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, obesity and cancer.

3. Mental Illness

Laziness can also eventually lead to mental illnesses and slow brain functioning, where a person takes a while to register or understand something.

How to Overcome Laziness and Stay on Track

Here are some ways on how to stop being lazy and procrastinating:

1. Figure Out the Reason

Contrary to what most people believe, laziness is not a personality trait, but it often has underlying reasons. If you are wondering how to stop being lazy and unmotivated, the best way to go about it is to figure out why you do not want to do something. Is that you fear poor performance at a given task? Or perhaps you are afraid to give your best because of what that may mean to someone else? Some people even fear not being able to live up to expectations that have been set for them and so they do not even try. People who crave nurture or are often depressed show attributes of laziness as well, because if they slack off in certain areas, someone else will do it for them. Laziness is sometimes also the result of passive-aggressive emotions, where a person may simply not do something so that the person they are upset with will become aggravated themselves. For others, it is a real need for relaxation due to overworking. Many people who do not get enough rest soon start to become slow and sluggish at their work.

2. Find  Solution

Once you have figured out why you are lazy, you will know how you can fix it. If you are lazy due to fear, you will be able to figure out how to work around it. If you are simply overworked, you can set aside some time for relaxation every day. Knowing what is causing you to be lazy will then mean that you can actually do something about it, which will change your life for the better.

3. Declutter and Organize

A lot of the time, having a messy and cluttered environment will have a direct impact on your mind, leaving you feeling just as cluttered as your surroundings. Spending time cleaning and organising will help your mind feel more at ease and will then make you feel like you can not only think better but work better.

4. Be Positive

There is no point in going around telling yourself that you are a lazy person who just can’t do anything properly. What we tell ourselves is very important because it does impact what we do. Our self-esteem will be bruised, and it will result in developing irrational fears that stop us from reaching our full potential. You may become so negative that you will give up trying anything new and it will result in you becoming detached from the world. Constantly remind yourself to be positive and focus on doing your best rather than trying to reach perfection. This often results in too much negativity since being perfect is too difficult a task, instead look at the bright side of things.

5. Set Achievable Goals

Sometimes it really helps to have goals set that are achievable and not so overwhelming. Make a to-do list and write down everything that you want to accomplish, big and small. You can write them down in order of importance or ease of accomplishment and then start checking them off once they are done.

6. Break Down the Task

Some people may get overwhelmed by big tasks that seem to have a lot to do. It will be very helpful to break these types of tasks down into smaller and more manageable ones so that you will be able to get as much done as possible. It will seem less daunting this way, and the job will be done before you know it.

7. Think about the Benefits

When we begin to think of all the things we need to do, it can become easy to let yourself think of all the challenges you have to face trying to get them done. This is something you need to avoid doing. Instead, you should focus on the benefits that will result from all your hard work. This will motivate you to keep moving forward. You should think about seizing the moment and always asking yourself what will happen if you did or accomplished something instead of lazing around. Ask yourself what will happen if you made it a habit to wake up early and exercise every day rather than just sitting in bed looking into your smartphone. Think about what you will be five months in the future if you stick to your goals and keep moving forward. Imagining the place you want to be at will really help you keep moving.

8. Mind the Consequences

Sometimes, when you think about what might happen if you don’t complete a task, it can motivate you to work harder. Remind yourself of everything that laziness results in and do not succumb to it. Procrastination is a deadly disease that can take over a person and it will eventually lead to a pile-up of the things you will need to do and a lot of extra work and trouble that you can avoid if you just get things done on time. Whenever you feel the urge to procrastinate, verbally tell yourself that you will regret it and convince yourself that you need just to get it done.

9. Exercise and Eat Healthy

Exercising makes you feel way more motivated as it fills you with energy. Sometimes, due to sedentary lifestyles, our bodies are not used to moving around as much, and the thought of getting work done can be very tiring. Exercising will leave you feeling more active throughout the day. Your diet is very important when it comes to feeling more active. If we eat junk, it tends to make you feel sluggish, whereas a balanced meal with leave you with the energy you need to get yourself moving and your tasks out of the way.

10. Learn from Successful People

Successful people often have goals and ensure that they stick to them. By hanging out with, talking to and spending more time with people who are successful in their personal and professional lives, you will find yourself getting motivated to do the same.

Remember, the biggest obstacle standing in your path to overcoming laziness is yourself. It is really about the choices you make and the determination and will power that you have to achieve your goals. Talking positive and reminding yourself that you can do something is a great way to keep yourself motivated. You should bear keep in mind that the human body was meant to move and not to stay in one place for a long time, so keep your exercise on track as a way of banishing those feelings of sluggishness.

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