"A Lazy person, whatever the talents with which he starts out, have condemned himself to second-rate thoughts, and to second-rate friends." -Cl Connolly   Laziness is something many, if not most people encounter throughout their lives.  If you have an internal drive that makes you loathe laziness, you are sure to encounter lazy people.  If you are prone to laziness, you will laze into lazy practices.  The first step to overcoming laziness is to recognize lazy tendencies and admit to yourself that you need help.  If you dwell in your lazy practices, you will regret it later in life.   At it's essence, laziness is a tendency to avoid hard decisions and processes.  Lazy people are not evil or bad, they have adopted either risk-averse behavior or do not view established priorities as necessary.  Lazy people cut corners, as messy or sloppy, avoid following procedures at work or home and may work or react slowly.   What is the first step to overcoming this malady?  It is to admit that you are lazy, and want to change.     Below are steps to overcome laziness:   1. Follow all procedures and processes at work completely.  Do not avoid any task no matter how hard or repetitive.   2. Follow through on all promises to those you have promised.   3. Avoid the company of other lazy people.  Lazy people will infuse you with lazy behaviors that you are actively trying to avoid.   4. Incorporate exercise into your routine.  This kills anxiety and will help focus your body and mind.   5. Check-in with people and have them hold you accountable.   6. Make no excuses.  Hold your head high and keep your word, work hard and move forward.   Overall, it is hard to shake lazy behaviors.  It is honorable to do so, and very respectable.     Sources:   Picture from Pixabay.