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Difference Between Self-Care and Laziness

Ever feel like resting just makes you feel lazy or unproductive? Well, here’s the scoop:

According to Psychology Today, laziness happens when you can do something but don’t want to because it feels like too much effort. Instead, you might do things that take less energy, or even just do nothing.

For example, if you choose to sleep to recharge and feel better the next day, that’s not laziness—that’s self-care! But if you sleep to avoid tasks you don’t feel like doing, that could be considered laziness.

Self-care isn’t about avoiding tasks; it’s about doing things that help you live well—like exercising, eating healthy, getting quality sleep, enjoying hobbies, or spending time with the people you care about. It’s all about boosting your physical and mental health, so you can handle life’s demands and perform your best!