Are you a lazy person by nature?

@kalav56 (11464)
India
March 29, 2010 12:32pm CST
I was a lazy person when I was young.But after the age of 22 or so, after marriage, I just was not lazy.EVen now, I do like to sit and relax at times, but I am not lazy.I occupy myself with a number of things to do and only this makes me happy. Was there any change in you or were you always the same?Please do share.
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@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
30 Mar 10
I am Lazy. I am also married, and getting married did not really change me being lazy. I think I've improved a little yes, but for the most part I think that I am still very lazy. If I don't have to do it, I don't do it. I know that I have to get out of this frame of mind though.
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
When there is awaremess there is always our inner voice troubling us somecowgirl.You will be a changed person in 5 years .Thanks for the participation.
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
8 Apr 10
You are not alone in this somecowgirl.It ahppens to all of us.If we are not, then we may not be doing so many other thigns becase we would always be restricted by our disciplined cleaning ups and thta is a never ending process.You my lot more happily! Not to worry.Work can wait.
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
7 Apr 10
Yes sometimes I do feel like some sort of an inner voice is telling me that I should work on not being so lazy. Today for example is a clean up day yet I have not started, I do not have to do very much but I want to procrastinate. I tell myself I'll mylot more as if that is really an excuse.
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@setsuna26 (2751)
• Philippines
1 Apr 10
I admit im lazy in person too. But that doesnt mean i cant change. Like on my part i keep myself busy and active most of the time.That way i will be able to avoid being lazy or even the thought of being lazy at all. I think in the end its still your choice to be lazy or not. Even the laziest person is this world can still change if they really want to . ;)
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
1 Apr 10
True.Anyone can change if she/he has the will to do this. Thanks for adding your views to the discussion.
@jeska87 (43)
• Philippines
30 Mar 10
I've been contemplating whether or not I'm just a really lazy person, or it's just that I've too much to do or too many things that I want to do. I admit there's nothing like lying around all day reading books, sleeping, watching tv, playing sudoku, or even sitting in front of the computer all day. But I also wanna do fun stuff, too. I love traveling and hanging out with friends. So in that sense, I guess I'm not really lazy :P
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
All that you have mentioned is not being lazy--playing sudokku or sitting in front of the comp and typing tilll your fingers hurt .Now, going around for fun is equal fun as sitting and reading a book.
@ckyera (17332)
• Philippines
1 Apr 10
hello kalav, i think i am not a lazy person by nature...hehe yeah there are times that i feel like i am really really lazy that i don't really want ot do anything but to just sit, sleep, eat...haha but this only happens once in a while and as i observed myself, it happens when i am nearing my period. but most of the time i am someone who likes doing anything, just to have something to do. sometimes i might be lazy in one thing but not in other thing...guess it just depends on my mood & interest... like before, when i was still single, i am kinda lazy in doing the household chores...but i am not lazy in doing my works in the office...hehe just like now, sometimes i feel lazy to do the laundry, iron clothes, wash the dishes but i never feel lazy mylotting or surfing the net!
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
1 Apr 10
Absolutely true.We have our priorites and one's priority is differet fromanother.Having started these discussions my comments to responses have taken the lead for the apst 2 days and htere are other pending tasks.WHAT TO do?
• United States
30 Mar 10
I am lazy at some times but not all the time only when I have had a long hard day or week, but I have to admit I have turned lazier now that I am older, I only wish I had the energy like the kids do, that would be great and I could get more things done.
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
1 Apr 10
when you have had a long day you do need to take it easy once you come home.As we get older our energy levels dwindle.THanks for the participation.
@setsuna26 (2751)
• Philippines
30 Mar 10
No im not! but there are times that i feel so lazy lol .I dont like the thought of being lazy when i feel like it i try my best to shove it off. You wont benefit anything from being lazy, no one likes a lazy person not an employer , a teacher not even a friend lol. If you want your life to be meaningful and colorful as well you should start moving and proving to people that you have the power to change and do away with the lazy stuff already ;)
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
1 Apr 10
True.How can we be lazy?Are we lazy to eat our food or sleep?Similarly we cannot be lazy wiht our duties set before us.
@ElicBxn (63252)
• United States
30 Mar 10
I am lazy, but what are you meaning by "lazy?" I seldom sit and do nothing. I almost always have a stitching project going, so that if I'm sitting still, and NOT doing anything else, I'm stitching. I don't have the TV on while I mylot because I can't think as well with it on, but if I am watching TV or something, I have my stitching at hand. Heck, if I'm not doing something, I'm probably going to sleep!
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
I think I have made a mistake in my wording the discussion elicBxn.YOur question has made me think hard now and thank you.Actually,I used to postpone submitting my work when I was in school and used to take it slightly easy in college too as far as routine daily lessons went; I did very well in studies but only once I got a University topper rank.i always feel guilty that I did not do it many more times.I feel that I was a bit unsystematic at that point of time.This is what I have written as 'lazy'. Incidentally, if you are stitching it is doing something.Thanks dear friend for the participation.
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@derek_a (10874)
31 Mar 10
There are times when I can feel lazy and judge myself to be so, but if I look closely, it is usually because I have been spending a lot of time, perhaps too much time on certain jobs that need doing. I would say, that if you feel that you are being lazy, you are not a lazy person at all, because truly lazy people, never think they are lazy and are quite happy to sit around doing avoiding stuff that needs to be done. _Derek
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
1 Apr 10
Very valid point.Truly lazy people are totally complacent about it and htere is not the slightest twinge of conscience. They also expect the people around them to danc eto their tune.THnaks for the response.
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
30 Mar 10
No I have always been hardworking and now that I am retired and no longer have to work, I play hard!
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
THat is great.YOu have worked hard enough I guess.Now you must enjoy life.
• Philippines
30 Mar 10
I get lazy at times, but not when I have to do some very important tasks. I guess the right word for me is "procrastination" because I tend to delay things most of the time especially when I can't think of what to do or how to do it. Sometimes being lazy can be somewhat conscientious especially when you know you are responsible for the task. I just graduated from college this Friday and the past few days of being lazy (or being a bum) wherein what I only do the whole day was eating, sleeping, or surfing the net makes me very guilty; knowing that I should find a job soon to help my family.. Well yes I have applied for several job vacancies online, but none of them are calling me on my phone or sending me an email. :( I really pray I'll get a job soon, because I certainly don't wanna be a bum. :( I'd like to help my family as soon as possible and I feel guilty that I have no job knowing I have responsibilities to fulfill for my family and for my country.. Anyway, I don't know if my theory is right, but I just don't believe there are lazy people. It's probably because they don't have a dream yet, or their goals and ambitions are still blurred and they don't understand the reason behind doing things, thus, making them too lazy to do it. :| I have been there many times, and I've proven for myself that when you don't know your purpose for anything, you're easily tempted to do wrong things..
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
That was wonderful response cecillecarmella.If you read my comment to the precious response , you would know that I had mentioned this "procastination "too.I pray that you get a job that would suit your aptitude and give you satisfaction.WHat is your subject?[major].All the best! Well, regarding your theory it may be partially right.But I have also observed people, who like to be lazy when they are pampered to much.THey start expecting thta otheres do for them as a matter of right.Thanks for the participation.
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@mjcookie (2271)
• Philippines
30 Mar 10
Congratulations to you Mela! I hope you find a job soon!
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
30 Mar 10
Hi kalav! I am a lazy person! It isn't so much my fault as I have a depressive disorder that keeps me from doing things! I can be full of energy, but I have to make myself do things or be forced to! I am by nature a procrastinator as it is! And lately it has gotten worse as my depression has. I have so much work to do in my apartment and don't seem to be able to get myself started! And it is all about the depression and not wanting to do anything! It is really very upsetting to my boyfriend who doesn't quite understand my condition, but is extremely patient with me. But, he is starting to get upset when he sees that I am not trying to do anything and he is working all day and comes home to see I have done nothing but been on the computer! If I don't start working on the apartment he is going to leave me for sure and I don't want that to happen, but I can't snap out of my depression even with my meds!
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
You write so well and so clearly that I cannot believe that you have a depressive disorder.It is indeed patient on your boyfriend's part, if he is so without understanding your disorder.I am sure you will get cured soon with a bit of fulltime activity.May be it is a vicious circle Opal.If you whip yourself to keep doing something then your depression may also get cured.This is what I have heard .
• United States
29 Mar 10
It is hard for me to be lazy - - given the chance I would go about the house cleaning up or back to writing when I have nothing to do.
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@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
I enjoy a lazy hour here and there if I feel like it and at that point of time I would love to watch an old classic film or read a good book.THanks for your response.
@monkeylong (3139)
• Guangzhou, China
30 Mar 10
As far as I am concerned, I think I am a little lazy some times in my daily life. I may do not want to tjis or do that. But if there is no one else help me to do it. I think I must try my best to manage it myself.
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
31 Mar 10
When there is no one to help you I am sure you won't be lazy.THanks for the response.
@siliguri (4241)
• India
1 Apr 10
No i'm not a lazy person by nature...i'm quite active by nature...and do every work with enthusiastically and full of activeness..and doesn't like the persons who show laziness in his/her work...after marriage you become activeness because..now you have the responsibility to looks after your family...before there are no such things..you are single no burden of family as your parents looks after u..
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
1 Apr 10
Absolutely right siliguri.In my parents' place I had a pampered life like that of a princess. but because my mother had traditional views about marriage she also dinned the efact in our ears that this would all be over with parents' place and we would have to work through our lives once we got married.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
30 Mar 10
Hi kalav, in actual fact I am not a lazy person. Being the 2nd in the family of 10 I was trained from young to take responsibilities to care for my younger siblings and to help in the household chores. But now am a little pampered as I have a teenage daughter who is under 'training' to do the household chores like cooking and cleaning, so I am a bit relaxed now. Time to handover the reign in the household chores to the children.
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
31 Mar 10
You have a good number of siblings Zandi.Do you get togther for special occasions?DO they all live in the same country and state as you do?YOur children poor things swould be doing it for the rest of their lives.So, the time at their mother's place would be the most cherished pampered times for them.
@youless (112134)
• Guangzhou, China
30 Mar 10
To be honest, I am a very lazy person. My husband said I was the laziest women who he knew:) I have not cleaned my house for quite a long time. And since last week I determined to clean it as I couldn't stand it any more. Tonight I have to continue my work and I think I can finish it tonight at last:) I love China
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
Me too youless.I have so much of otehr work that dusting has just not been possible.Moreover, I am allergic to dust and htis also deters me from picking upa duster and moppping up m yplace.
@Sreekala (34312)
• India
30 Mar 10
Hi Kala, I am not a lazy person dear if I am lazy then I can’t manage my home. But I am a lazy person for some work not always but at times. I think it is natural to become lazy at times. For e.g., sometimes I am lazy to do mylot, some days I am lazy with my topics only but I can respond to others (there won’t be any laziness), funny isn’t it (lol).
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
Wghen we post the topic Sre, we feel duty bound to comment on responses.THis is different from respondingto other people's discussions.Here there cannot be real duty and we do it for our pleasure.There is the difference.
@myzire72 (1154)
• Singapore
30 Mar 10
I would not say that I am lazy by nature. If I'm motivated, I will be moving about getting things done, no matter how tired I may be. I think this applies to other people as well. An unmotivated person will almost always laze around, and thus be seen as a lazy person. Isn't it so?
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
YOu have brought another aspect.I did not think thta lack of motivation was the cause at all times.Some people are so lazy thta thye expect others to do things for them.ThEY ARE ABIT SPOILT.
@avani26 (1518)
• India
30 Mar 10
You really have a knack of posting good discussions and I would really like to congratulate you on this. So back to your discussion. Yes I am quite a lazy person but I was not so before my marriage I had a job and was quite busy but after marriage quit the job as my hubby did not want me working and not I am quite spoilt but as my hubby is quite a active person I have to keep the house neat and clean but for that I do have a house help. I can be very active when I want to but the days I do not feel like working I would not come what may. So you can call me lazy and yes my hubby takes all the credit for that
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
Thank you avani for the wishes.Actually, you are the third person who has mentioned this though I was not sure of this. Doing housework and cleanignit up all the time should be among the first of our priorities-only then we would keep on doing this.[I never do this]You were working before marriage.But , now don't you feel the need for this?Do you have the sense of fulfilment, the financial independence, the sense of self-accomplishment wihtout your job?
@jinjer168 (1596)
• Philippines
30 Mar 10
No, i am not, but i also have a point in mylife wherein i considered myself as a lazy individual. This is when i am a just a little girl. When i reached the age of 9, i'm doing my own laundry already. The rest of my growing years is all about being independent already, more so when i decided to get married and got a child. Till now, my world rotates on too much load of work so i considered myself as a very industrious not lazy individual.
@kalav56 (11464)
• India
30 Mar 10
I guess so.What you have written is proof of that.being able to do all thsi wehn you are 9 speaks for a lot of maturity.THanks for the response.