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• Method 1 of 3: Get motivated
• Method 2 of 3: Procrastinate less often
• Method 3 of 3: Start your day right

Laziness is an annoying condition that affects everyone from time to time. You may not feel like doing your tasks for the day, you don't do much, get distracted easily, or just lack general motivation. Laziness is something everyone struggles with at some point, but by learning good habits, getting your priorities in order, and stopping hanging around in negativity, you can give your life a boost.

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Method 1 of 3: Get motivated

1. Find reasons to stay active. A major reason for laziness is lack of motivation. You may be discouraged by a huge stack of tasks or the feeling that the challenges of your day just aren't worth motivating yourself for.
   • Think of the big picture. We all too easily get lost in the daily tasks of life without realizing what we are working towards. Set aside a moment each day to remind yourself how what you are doing is helping you achieve the bigger goals in your life. These can be financial, sporting or educational goals that will help you in your career and in your private life. List reasons why you want to complete the tasks in front of you.
2. Celebrate success and milestones. You may feel less motivation to do something if it feels insignificant. Stay optimistic and when you've completed a task, pat yourself on the back. This will also help keep you from becoming lazy as you watch the fruits of your labor.
   • Whether it's sports, school, or work, make sure you set objective, achievable goals. Write them down and check them off when you have achieved your goals.
3. Don't get mad at yourself. Laziness can be a self-perpetuating cycle. It could be a kind of self-hatred. When you feel lazy and can't complete a task, you can sink into depression and make it less likely to keep going.
   • If you keep telling yourself that you are lazy, you will always be lazy. Stop thinking like this right now. Repeatedly tell yourself that you are someone who is taking action. Visualize yourself as a hardworking person completing all the tasks that need to be done. Do this every day for 30 days until it has become a habit.
   • Make time to relax. There is a tendency to always associate inactivity with laziness. This creates feelings of guilt and can lead to more laziness. Rather than putting yourself down, allow yourself time to relax without feeling guilty.
4. Make people count on you. Instead of just trying to solve everything on your own, put yourself in a situation where colleagues and family can help motivate you. A group's expectation is a great motivator to stay fit, be task-oriented, and work toward goals.
   • If you want to get in better shape, find a gym buddy or fitness group. It will feel like you are letting others down if you skip a class, making it more likely that you will continue. If it's a goal for school, find a classmate who can help you study and keep up to get the grades you want.

Method 2 of 3: Procrastinate less often

1. Know when you are procrastinating. Part of procrastination is that we fill our day with so many side issues that we find it hard to see what we're really doing. Look for clear indicators that you are procrastinating, such as:
   • Sit down to do something important and then decide to get a coffee or a snack.
   • Fill your day with low priority tasks.
   • Rereading memos or emails repeatedly before deciding what to do with them.
2. Make a day plan. Many people are inclined to make to-do lists. However, these can make your day seem daunting, and without becoming tangibly embedded in your day, they are often little more than desired aspirations. You will need to consider how much time you have and how long each task is going to take to get started effectively and avoid spending a day in laziness.
   • Make sure you actually take into account how long tasks will take. This reduces the likelihood that you will procrastinate because you are working on a tangible schedule. Also realize that things can come up that have consequences for your planning. That's okay. All you have to do is add this to the schedule and adjust your day.
   • Set boundaries. People who are sensitive to procrastination should avoid mixing private and work. Assuming that every workday ends at 5:30 p.m. forces you to be productive within a certain timeframe.
3. Do less things and do them well. You can procrastinate when you feel like there are so many things to do that there is no point in starting at all. Most people think they are working harder than they actually do. This is because people get so overwhelmed and unfocused with endless tasks. We live in a world of constant stimulation and information flows. Simplify your life and you will become less inactivity because it becomes too much for you.
   • Try not to consume media for a week. Not all of the information we consume every day through all types of media is useful. Unless it is necessary for your work to acquire certain information, you will stop using media altogether for a week. No TV, no newspaper, no social media websites, no just surfing the internet, no watching online videos. You can create your own rule for this tip.
4. Get in the habit of doing a task as soon as you spot it. For example, if you see a stack of paper that needs to be thrown away, dispose of it immediately in the garbage container. It's not important, but sooner or later you will have to do it anyway. Get in the habit of doing it now and you won't have an endless list of tasks to do later.
   • This can be difficult at first, but it will help you get into a good habit. The tendency to postpone things until later can lead to laziness.

Method 3 of 3: Start your day right

1. Start your day right. Do not press the snooze button on your alarm and do not go to sleep for a while, but get out of bed immediately to get your day moving. You are more likely to become and stay energetic by starting your day actively.
   • It takes practice to make this a habit. Place your alarm clock out of reach. This ensures that you actually have to get out of bed to turn off your alarm.
2. Get enough sleep. You are more likely to start your day sleep-drunk if you haven't gotten enough sleep. This is also bad for your motivation and your ability to fight against laziness the next day. Get plenty of rest to feel your best the next morning, rested, rejuvenated and ready to start your day!
   • Everyone needs a different amount of sleep to function properly, but try to get at least six or seven hours of sleep. Put all electronics and screens aside when you go to bed. Try to make yourself as comfortable as possible and block any distractions that prevent your thoughts from settling down.
3. Start your day on the move. Exercise first thing in the morning. This helps to keep your energy levels high and to take advantage of hormone spikes. Exercise has also been shown to help with concentration and focus for the rest of the day.
   • Don't skip breakfast. Breakfast has physiological benefits, but also a positive effect on mental processes and mood. Eat a healthy breakfast to have enough energy, boost your brain function, and even improve your memory and concentration.