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Idleness and Laziness
Idleness, or to be doing nothing, is not the same as laziness. Idleness can amount to laziness, but can also be a clever way of accomplishing tasks.
Idleness can be used to observe life, gather inspiration, gain perspective or to maintain health for important tasks. Sometimes the best way of using time is to waste it.
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The right balance
We dream of being idle but simultaneously feel that we want to do something.
Strategic idleness is an art and difficult to manage. We fear boredom that might come with idleness. Boredom points to the meaninglessness of life and provokes uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that we would ...
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Laziness
We are considered lazy if we ought to do something but are unwilling to do it.
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Why We're Lazy
Few people would choose to be lazy.
- Many 'lazy' people haven't yet found what they want to do or are unable to do it.
- Some people have become so specialized that they no longer grasp their purpose, and could fall into the trap of not bothering.
- Some people sabotage them...
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Self Control And Laziness
Will power and self-control are like a muscle that can be strengthened. The more we practice self-control, the better we become in implementing the same.
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Consider Finding a Therapist
It’s important to know that if your negative thoughts are persistent — impacting your quality of life and functioning — it could be a sign of something more serious. Consult a therapist or psychologist to get the best possible support.
When it comes to mental health conditions, ha...
LIIT is not yet backed by science
... but we can look at studies which have compared the effects of doing the same amount of exercise, but over different periods of time.
Both long, slow endurance training (walking or running) and HIIT have been found to improve heart and lung function in healthy adults. Though HIIT ty...
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