Although laziness is generally frowned upon in society, sometimes the reluctance or inability to be active can be useful or simply necessary. This is proven by research results, the press service of the Perm National Research Polytechnic University (PNIPU) told socialbites.ca.
The importance of the problem or phenomenon of laziness for humanity is evidenced by the existence of World Laziness Day, celebrated on August 20.
According to scientists, in most cases, the tendency to laziness manifests itself due to an overload of information, inconsistency of one’s activities with interests and values, problems with self-esteem and self-perception, false beliefs and other difficulties. In other words, laziness is a natural reaction of the body, often caused by mental or physical fatigue.
The evolutionary roots of laziness, the PNRPU noted, date back to prehistoric times, when human ancestors had three incentives for activity: safety, nutrition, and reproduction. In all other cases, they preferred to save their energy for more important matters.
This innate characteristic has survived to this day. Laziness is a defense mechanism that comes into play when there is excessive work, loss of motivation, task intensity and fear of failure.
From the brain’s point of view, the withdrawal of activity is expressed by less intense activity of neural circuits. Also, during rest, the body rewards us with the production of the hormone dopamine, so doing nothing is often pleasant.
When a person works hard and intensely, to the limit of his physical and mental capabilities, the brain tries to protect the body from overload with stress hormones (adrenaline, norepinephrine and cortisol). In stressful situations, these substances help to quickly respond to danger, but in case of prolonged stress, they also disrupt the functioning of the circulatory and digestive systems.
In addition, in some cases, the causes of low activity can be associated with mental developmental characteristics, mental disorders, and some neurodegenerative diseases.
If laziness is not caused by poor health, scientists recommend combating it by reexamining your goals and priorities to spark your interest in a topic or activity.
Ancient Greek philosophers knew this, distinguishing between idleness and laziness.
According to Aristotle, idleness is a necessary stage of accumulation of strength before great deeds and achievements, or a period of well-deserved rest after achieving an important goal. It is at this time that you need to think or create beauty, do your favorite things, learn something new.
Earlier scientists I learnedPeople with a negative outlook on life are more likely to put things off.
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Source: Gazeta
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