Most of us are lazy. What if I tell you we are not lazy? Instead, we don’t want to expend as little effort as possible to overcome our fear.
We probably never met. However, let me tell you three things about yourself that I’m sure of.
1.You have some time to browse the internet and read articles like this one.
2.It means (reading and smart gadgets) you are among the top wealthy people.
3.This brings us to point three, which means you are not lazy but distracted by the modern problem and a fear of overcoming it.
The third point is our focus today. Since you most likely have safe food in your tummy and a roof over your head, your hurdles to happiness are primarily intangible.
Modern struggles like laziness, boredom, procrastination, and lack of motivation are just a tiny part of the puzzle.
But when we dig deeper, we realize that fear is the missing piece to all those issues: laziness, boredom, procrastination, and lack of motivation.
So, the reality is, you’re not lazy or unmotivated — you’re just scared to show up, afraid to face other people. What people will say or think?
Being unmotivated is an illusion.
What if I tell you that lack of motivation is not even a thing? It does not exist.
It’s a fact that humans are driven by the incentive of how we function.
Be it money, happiness, freedom, or fun, something always propels us forward.
For example, suppose you wish to create a blog or any project in your life but claim you need more motivation to do so.
In reality, you have the motivation (why you want to create that blog), but writing online exposes you to vulnerability and the fear of failure.
So, when you believe you’re unmotivated, you’re just afraid of facing the challenges ahead.
Boredom? Not Quite
Your worst enemy cannot harm you as much as your own unguarded thoughts. — Buddha
You’re not actually bored when you say you are.
With technology providing endless stimulation, there’s no reason to be bored.
We pretend to be bored to fill our time with meaningless distractions.
Without them, we confront existential dread — questioning our life’s meaning, purpose, and value.
You’re not bored; you’re scared of being alone with your thoughts.
Beyond Laziness
Lazy people work hard to find an easy way to do things.— Samuel Goldwyn
Laziness is often a convenient excuse when we can’t pinpoint the real issues.
For example, if you have a family member or a close friend who stays at home all day, plays games, and watches TV, let me tell you that they are not lazy. If they were lazy, they would not be doing those activities.
There is likely an underlying factor, such as self-doubt and fear of embarrassment.
Ultimately, all our intangible modern-day struggles are symptoms of the same disease — fear.
The bottom line
The secret to conquering perceptions of laziness, boredom, and motivation deficit recognizes that they often originate from fear and disorganization.
By identifying the real origins of these emotions, we can tackle them effectively and pave the way.
It’s essential to face our fears, accept our vulnerabilities, and establish meaningful objectives that resonate with our core values.
By taking these steps, we can reshape our outlook.
