Unlocking the Mystery of Inactivity: A Deep Dive into the Science of Laziness

We’ve all felt lazy at some point or another, you know that feeling of “I just don’t want to do anything today! I just want to stay in bed and sleep.” Well, I can only speak for myself. But the truth is, we’re not all lazy. There may a really good explanation for that overwhelming feeling that sometimes consumes us. That feeling that just kinda makes you want to sit in the recliner and watch TV all day while you drift in and out of sleep. The concept of “laziness” is so pervasive in today’s culture that the word is in danger of losing its original significance. Frequently, we will use this term to refer to a person who does not live up to our own expectations in terms of their level of productivity or motivation. But what, in reality, is hiding behind these five simple letters? What aspects of our biology, psychology, and social environment contribute to what we collectively refer to as “laziness”? <img alt="" src="https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:770/1*qXGtWVOrqMlh1hJoXTsBMg.jpeg" style="height:467px; width:700px" /> A View of Life from a Biological Standpoint: Dopamine’s Role in the Brain’s Relationship with Itself: As far as we are concerned, the neurotransmitter dopamine is the key to understanding the secrets of motivation (or the lack thereof). Dopamine is a hormone that is intricately linked with pleasure as well as feelings of reward and motivation. The ‘feel good’ hormone is another common name for this substance. The anticipation of a positive experience triggers the production of dopamine in the brain, which in turn pushes us to perform some kind of action. On the other hand, the production of dopamine could not be enough to motivate behavior when the reward is not clear or when it seems to have little relevance. <a href="https://medium.com/overcoming-laziness/unlocking-the-mystery-of-inactivity-a-deep-dive-into-the-science-of-laziness-7848aee3396a">Read More</a>