How can you cure your own laziness?
Dear Amy: How do you help a lazy person to become more healthily active, when the lazy person is yourself?
I've dealt with depression all my life and think I've made a lot of headway, (with the help of therapy) over the years.
I've reached the point where there are things I can imagine doing and enjoying that will require some self-discipline and energy to achieve, such as saving money, or keeping my home cleaner and prettier.
But inertia and daydreaming take over, and another day goes by, and another, and another.
At work, by the way, I'm a great employee. I'm diligent and hardworking; I enjoy making my bosses happy with my efforts. I suspect that part of my problem is that I still lack motivation to make myself happy.
Maybe my situation is a bit extreme, but I'm sure many of your readers struggle with finding the energy or the motivation to overcome one's own laziness. I'd appreciate any suggestions you have!
-- Trying to be my Own Magic Wand
Dear Trying: I give you major props for figuring out and describing your challenge, and for understanding that you hold the key to positive change.
I've dealt with depression and inertia, too. In my new book, I describe my own efforts to recover and change.
Here are some ideas for small things you can determine to do, which will lead you in a positive direction:
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