Last year, According to Joe Klein in an article, Road Trip Day 13: The Lazy American, when I asked why we were sliding, people blamed unfair competition from the Chinese, the loss of manufacturing jobs, the growth of the welfare state. This year, we’re blaming ourselves. I have heard the word “lazy” used at nearly every stop.
Are you one of the lazy Americans? Here are the things you can do to stay active and beat laziness:
• Be active at home: Turn off the TV, the more you watch TV, the lazier you will be. Your body is not moving, your mind is not working and you are getting obese by drinking and eating snack food constantly. Be active and help in the household chores, do the washing up, get the garbage out, water the plants, mow the lawn, walk the dog and jog around. Be active and feel the energy in you. In the evening, help your children with their homework, talk to them and be close to them.
• Be productive at work: You can be productive at work when you are active at home. Your active lifestyle promotes enthusiasm and eagerness to do what you need to do at the workplace. You will be energetic and others can see the positive difference in you.
• Be an active learner: The other reason why you are lazy is that you are complacent. You are satisfied with what you are now. Change your mindset and seek continuous learning to move ahead. Learn new knowledge and make changes and do things differently to seek improvement.
• Be active socially: Be active and stay connected in your social circle. Opportunities are created through active connections with people. Go to them and get to know what is happening.
• Be mentally active: Work your brain and be alert. Be innovative and resourceful at work by solving problems and finding better ways of getting things done. Be creative by writing articles, taking up painting, or joining a pottery class.
• Just do it: The most effective way to beat inertia and laziness is to act promptly. Develop a sense of urgency. Take the first step and you will be going on with the task at hand. Do not be overwhelmed, do one thing at a time mindfully. Pay attention and enjoy the process of getting a job done.
Be active physically and mentally is the best way to avoid being one of the lazy Americans.
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