Laziness

Laziness is a disinclination to activity or exertion despite having the ability to act or exert oneself. It is often used as a pejorative; terms for a person seen to be lazy include "couch potato", "slacker", and "bludger".

Causes

Laziness may manifest as procrastination or vacillation. Studies of motivation suggest that laziness may be caused by a decreased level of motivation, which in turn can be caused by over-stimulation or excessive impulses or distractions. These increase the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for reward and pleasure. The more dopamine that is released, the greater intolerance one has for valuing and accepting productive and rewarding action.

Society and culture

Throughout history, laziness has been seen as a negative trait. The Bible denounces laziness in the book of Proverbs, for example, and in ancient Greece, sloth was seen as a vice. In modern society, laziness is often associated with a lack of ambition or drive.

See also

• Procrastination
• Motivation
• Dopamine
• Vice

References

Laziness Resources
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