WHAT PSYCHOLOGY SAYS ABOUT "LAZINESS"

Introduction 

Lack of discipline resulting from low self-confidence, a lack of self-esteem, a lack of positive recognition from others, a lack of enthusiasm in the activity or confidence in its efficacy are all possible causes of laziness.  Procrastination or vacillation are two ways that laziness might appear. According to studies on motivation, laziness may be brought on by a lack of motivation, which in turn may be brought on by overwhelming stimulation, strong urges, or other distractions. Dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for reward and pleasure, is released more readily as a result of these. A person's intolerance for appreciating and embracing useful and rewarding action increases as more dopamine is produced.  The anterior insula of the brain, which controls danger perception, is badly impacted by this desensitisation, which dulls the neuronal patterns. 

👉THE CAUSE OF LAZINESS

• A coping technique

He claims that procrastination is a rational and useful "coping technique" for handling negative emotions. The idea that procrastination can signify an effort to deal with uncomfortable or challenging emotions is supported by research published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences.

• Behavioral Consistency

Procrastination can become habitual, just like any other activity, which could be a problem. It can be challenging to overcome this reaction if your brain develops a strategy for dealing with unpleasant tasks: avoidance.

According to habit researcher and provost professor of psychology at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, Wendy Wood, PhD, "Habits come from performing acts frequently that provide you some instant gratification." Procrastination fits all the criteria: Delaying disagreeable tasks might provide a nice sensation of relaxation. Consequently, procrastination can snowball much like other harmful habits.

• Environment

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According to some experts, being lazy is a behaviour that we might pick up from others (and be more inclined to practise). You are more prone to act carelessly and ignore your responsibilities if your coworkers do.

• Energy and determination (and Sleep)

Procrastination can also be caused by a lack of energy or willpower or by having neither. Researchers have found that shift workers' willpower decreases and procrastination is more prevalent when they are sleep deprived.

• Distraction

Many of us find it more challenging to begin and complete challenging tasks as a result of technological notifications, social media platforms, and other alluring factors, he claims. Additionally, studies published in Computers in Human Behavior have demonstrated that frequent usage of social media sites and smartphones is associated with several types of academic procrastination.

• AGE

According to Pychyl, this might be caused in part by brain growth. According to him, a person's prefrontal cortex, which supports planning, judgement, focus, and other "executive functions," does not fully develop until their twenties. It makes sense that young people postpone more than adults because this brain region helps regulate emotional impulses and directs behaviours that call for a longer-term perspective.

• Characteristics of the personality

According to Pychyl, procrastination can also be influenced by personality traits. These include impulsivity and poor conscientiousness, which he defines as "those who are not planful, dutiful, and structured." Even some forms of perfectionism, which is the desire to achieve a high standard that one has set for oneself, can cause activities to carry unfavourable emotional baggage and encourage procrastination, the author claims.