12 Tips to Overcome Laziness
You know that you have a lot of things to do. You may even have big plans for the future, but you can’t seem to motivate yourself to get off the Netflix couch or stop playing with social media. Everyone experiences laziness from time to time.
However, the most successful people are able to push laziness aside and take action.
Overcome laziness and find motivation from within with these ideas:
Alternate between periods of high focus and relaxation. Use a timer and focus on an important pre-determined task for all you’re worth for 25 minutes. Then, take a five minute break and do whatever you like. This is called the Pomodoro Technique and it’s very popular for good reason. Just knowing that you only have to last for 25 minutes can be enough to motivate yourself to get busy. And if you can’t do 25 minutes, start with a 10 minute focus burst and go from there.
Focus on the positive aspects of getting your work done. Think about the good feelings you’ll experience when you’ve completed your work. Make a list of all the advantages of doing your work right now.
Be tough. Maybe it shouldn’t matter whether or not you feel like doing what needs to be done. Just do it! Take the first step. Sometimes easier said than done, but a step is a start.
Declutter. Excess chaos in your working space can sap the motivation and energy right out of you. Take a few minutes to clear off your desk and tidy things up a bit. Avoid using this as an excuse to procrastinate.
Focus on the long-term. Where will your life be in a year or five years from now if you stop being lazy and focus on getting important things done? Where will you be if you continue on the Netflix and Instagram path of avoidance you’re traveling right now? Those with motivation issues often look at the short-term. The most effective actions sometimes require patience before the major benefits appear.
Use your lazy time wisely. Just lying around isn’t that relaxing unless you make the most of it. Use your down time to read a good book, enjoy a hobby, get some deep rest or spend enjoyable time with friends. Avoid wasting this precious time in way that fails to add to your life in some way.
Get some help. Ask for help from a trusted friend, family member or accountability buddy. You won’t be able to be lazy when someone is by your side and lending a helping hand.
Accept the fact that some tasks just aren’t enjoyable. Successful living requires doing a few things each day that you’d rather not do. Just get those boring, I-hate-this tasks done as painlessly as possible.
Create a to-do list each night. Before you close your eyes and start counting sheep, make a list of the four most important things to do tomorrow. When your feet hit the floor in the morning, you’ll already know what needs to be done. This gives yourself a running start.
Become more aware of time. Time can easily slip by while watching TV or surfing the internet. Keep an eye on the time, regardless of your current task. At the end of each hour, ask yourself what you’ve accomplished.
Plan an enjoyable weekend. Knowing that you have a fun weekend to look forward to can make it easier to stay busy during the week.
Get some exercise. A good workout will wake you up and get the juices flowing. Daily exercise can make a significant difference in your ability to work hard and stay focused.
Have you been lazy lately? Use these tips to lessen the amount of distracted laziness you experience in your life. Stay intelligently busy during the week and make the most of your weekends. You can’t afford to be lazy when the rewards for overcoming laziness are so great!
Joe Mitchell is a Certified High-Performance Coach, who has logged over 35 years of in-depth study of personal and spiritual development. In his studies, he has done hundreds of self development courses, spiritual retreats and success related workshops. Coach Joe is a certified yoga teacher, meditation teacher, EFT Practitioner, NLP Practitioner, a graduate of three coaching academies and a John Maxwell Certified Trainer. He was also a member of a religious order for 5 years. In 2016, after a 20 year career as a criminal and personal injury attorney, he decided to turn his heart's passion into a career as a Success Coach, Motivational Speaker and Trainer. For information on Joe’s programs, high performance videos and to apply for a Free High Performance Session click the following link: http://www.activateyourgreatness.com