Laziness is the greatest vice of the human body
This Sanskrit verse means – “Laziness is the greatest enemy in the human body.”
'Leave it today, do it tomorrow.' We must have heard or seen many people postponing work for another day. Like I'll exercise tomorrow, not today; I will go to yoga class from Monday; Will pay electricity bill tomorrow etc. If you have similar procrastination habits, you are not only delaying your work but also negatively impacting your health, relationships and personal growth.
According to a report published in the global health journal 'The Lancet', about 50% of people in India do not get enough physical activity in their daily routine. Of these, Indian women account for approximately 57% and men account for 42%.
From this one can estimate how lazy Indians are to keep themselves physically fit. But this laziness is seen not only in the matter of health but also in other aspects of life. Many of us are lazy in our personal work, office work and relationships, due to which we suffer the consequences later.
When we are lazy in doing something, either the work never gets done or it goes to someone else. Dr. There is also a famous quote by APJ Abdul Kalam-
'Those who wait get as much as they try.'
so today relationship' column we will talk about what laziness means in relationships, at work and in personal life. You will also learn that-
- What are the disadvantages of being lazy in life?
- How to avoid laziness?
Why does laziness happen? Laziness means not wanting to do anything. Postponing everything till tomorrow or not being fully engaged in any work. Laziness is the habit of postponing every task, which is called procrastination in English.
This habit can make us lazy and gradually it can become our lifestyle. This habit can also slow down our personal growth. Procrastination is a type of habit in which a person unnecessarily delays or avoids before doing any work. It is a mental state in which a person is not motivated to do any work and gets busy with other things before doing it. Some common symptoms of procrastination are, such as-
- Postponement of work and unnecessary delay in doing it.
- Difficulty completing tasks.
- Getting busy with other things instead of important work.
- Inability to manage time.
What could be the causes of laziness? There can be many reasons for being lazy. Irregular and bad lifestyle is one of the main reasons for becoming lazy. Lack of energy in the body also causes laziness. In today's age where smartphones never leave our hands, it is becoming a major reason for people to be lazy.
According to a study published in the National Library of Medicine, spending more time on smartphones, increased screen time and social media has led to a decrease in people's physical activity. Apart from this there are other reasons due to which people are becoming lazy. Understand easily in the following graphic-
Many disadvantages of laziness Laziness is something that has no benefit. Be it personal relationships, professional development or your own physical and mental health, laziness negatively affects every aspect of life.
What does it mean to be lazy in a relationship? Being lazy in a relationship means taking your partner for granted. Simply put, it means underestimating a person and assuming that he or she will always be with us. If it is then we don't need to do anything. If you feel that your partner is taking you for granted, it can ruin your relationship.
What are the effects of laziness in the workplace? Laziness affects the workplace as badly as it affects our relationships. Due to laziness, the employee cannot complete his work on time and well.
Idleness is a threat to physical and mental health Laziness not only negatively affects your personal life but also adversely affects your health. It also forces you not to do physical activity and we all know that physical activity is very important for the body.
Even the World Health Organization (WHO) says that you should do at least 150 minutes of physical exercise every week to stay healthy, but 50 percent of Indians don't even meet this standard.
What is the effect of laziness on personal development? Laziness can also have a negative impact on personal development, hindering a person's growth and self-improvement. Laziness is the biggest wall in the way of achieving your goal.
- Laziness prevents a person from working on his shortcomings and weaknesses, which can lead to lack of personal development.
- Laziness can prevent a person from learning new skills, causing them to fall behind.
- Laziness can reduce a person's self-confidence, because because of laziness his development is stunted and he is left behind.
- It also has a negative impact on mental health, as it can increase stress, anxiety and depression.
What to do to overcome laziness? Laziness is such a bad habit that even good opportunities are lost. It is better to give up this evil. Overcoming laziness takes time, so be patient and persistent in your efforts. Eating healthy food, getting enough sleep, and managing stress also help to overcome laziness.
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