Have you ever called yourself lazy even though everyone around you seems to think you’re doing a lot? Many high achievers—students, professionals, busy parents—often tell me they are lazy. Despite ...

They'd prefer to stay in their comfort zone all the time. Even though it's frustrating to work with a lazy coworker who's constantly avoiding doing things, missing deadlines, and adding more stress to ...

Even though laziness can be relatively objective in places like the workplace or at home, the habits and behaviors of lazy people almost always oppose those of their hardworking counterparts.

We are being lazy if we can do something that we ought to do but are reluctant to do it because of the effort involved. We do it badly, or do something else that is less strenuous or onerous, or ...

Dear Annie: I have a job I love, but I’m at risk of losing it because I’m lazy and I procrastinate. My job is mostly autonomous, which makes it a little too easy to put things off and not work hard — ...

Let’s face it, the struggle to get things done is real. Whether it’s finishing a work project or just getting through your laundry pile, sometimes motivation is nowhere to be found. But don’t worry — ...

Laziness isn’t always about a lack of effort; sometimes it’s a mirror reflecting avoidance, low motivation, or even survival strategies gone sideways. I remember a conversation I overheard between two ...