Many
active and productive people self-identify as "lazy" because they
spend free time relaxing, or have projects they want to do but haven't
finished. In the cult of "busy", doing things you enjoy is a cardinal
sin, so it's easy to convince yourself that you're not focused, productive, or
active enough. Before you try to fix your laziness, step back and try to
identify your real issue.
If
laziness is an unhelpful characterization of a different problem, start by
identifying what your issue actually is. Try out some time tracking software to
see where you spend your time. Or you can simply use a spreadsheet and write
down what you do, hour by hour, for a week. Once you've got some data, break
down the underlying problem into a few categories.
- Self-discipline: If your schedule is packed, but you're not getting as much done as you could or should in that time, you may have a self-discipline problem. Solutions may involve removing distractions, but you may also need to find ways to boost your willpower.
- Unrealistic expectations: If your schedule is packed and you're actually getting stuff done, but you still feel lazy, your problem could be that you're being too hard on yourself. We all want to get stuff done, but don't forget to slow down every once in a while.
- Motivation: If your schedule is pretty empty, or a majority of your time is spent on sleep or leisure activities, motivation could be the problem. Motivation problems can range from not knowing what to do with your life to battling depression, but everyone deals with it in some form eventually.
Obviously, how you deal with "laziness" will depend on what the
underlying issues are. And these issues aren't mutually exclusive, either. No
matter what, you'll need to tailor any solution to your specific needs. Take
time to examine your own weaknesses and come up with a plan that works for you.
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