Professor Katrien Devolder's post 'Why being ‘lazy’ at work might actually be a good thing' has been read 60,774 times since it was published on 1 April 2025.
The tendency to judge others as lazy often stems from overvaluing effort, long hours and constant busyness. What’s really important is that our effort is directed at the right goal, recognising that it is a limited resource.
Learning to distinguish between truly lazy behaviour and justified effort management can be liberating. It can allow you to more confidently resist the pressure to be constantly productive – and to do so without guilt.
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Reframing Laziness: Voices of Lived Experience
