When someone’s gone through emotional neglect, chronic stress, or unprocessed trauma, it often shows up in ways that look like laziness from the outside. But dig deeper, and what looks like apathy, ...

In a fast-paced world, where the pressure to perform and achieve is constant, it's easy to fall into the trap of self-judgment. Are you genuinely lacking motivation, or is there a more complex ...

What does it mean to be lazy? Are procrastinators lazy? I hear this all the time, "Procrastinators are just lazy." I believe there's some truth in it, at least in terms of the meaning of the words.

We’ve all had days when motivation is low and the couch feels extra inviting. But what separates occasional rest from genuine laziness? Psychology suggests that laziness isn’t simply about being idle; ...

I hate to admit it — I’m a procrastinator. I admire my wife, who is my opposite. She doesn’t rest until she finishes a task, no matter how late it is or how tired she is. She has an aversion to ...

Be honest: Do you struggle in getting things started (or completed)? Do you tell yourself, “I’ll get to it,” yet find yourself binge-watching an entire season of Bridgeton instead? You're not alone.

That’s a huge mistake, according to one Loyola University psychology professor, not only because shame and anger do nothing to stop procrastination, but because laziness doesn’t even really exist.

Even though it's frustrating to work with a lazy coworker who's constantly avoiding doing things, missing deadlines, and adding more stress to your plate, it's more common than you might think, ...

Are some people naturally lazy? Does working hard run against the genetic makeup of some people? A news study shows that procrastination may be related to genes. Medical News Today reviewed an ...