“Laziness is usually a warning sign from our bodies and our minds that something is not working and we really need to break,” says Price, “The human body is so incredible at signaling when it needs something. But we have all learned to ignore those signals as much as possible because they're a threat to our productivity and our focus at work.”
The “laziness lie,” says Price, tells us that there’s always something more we could and should be doing — be it at home, at work or in our relationships — and that our worth is based on our productivity. It’s time to unlearn that. Instead of seeing laziness as a deficit or something that needs to be fixed, we should listen to the call that it’s time for a change.
And while it’s not realistic for everyone to skip out for a PSL and a walk around the block as needed, Price says it is possible to set ourselves up for success and make room for rest whenever possible.
Always a victim of the 3 p.m. slump? Don’t beat yourself up. Instead, plan your workday around your rhythm as best you can, and if possible, make a little room for joy when you know you’ll need it most. Your body and maybe even your coworkers will thank you. |
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Rest easy, friends. It’s good for you!
— Andee Tagle, Life Kit producer |
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