If someone is annoyed when asked to clean up their messes or check their work, they may have an actual laziness problem.

We are being lazy if we can do something that we ought to do but are reluctant to do it because of the effort involved. We do it badly, or do something else that is less strenuous or onerous, or ...

(CNN) — If you’re stuck in what seems like an endless cycle of procrastination, guilt and chaos, you might be wondering, “Why am I so lazy?” or “Why can’t I just get myself together?” Despite that ...

While it's true that human brains are intrinsically wired toward laziness and putting in the least amount of effort as possible — changing how we think and behave — it's the development of ...

Dear Annie: I have a job I love, but I’m at risk of losing it because I’m lazy and I procrastinate. My job is mostly autonomous, which makes it a little too easy to put things off and not work hard — ...

Dear Annie: I have a job I love, but I’m at risk of losing it because I’m lazy and I procrastinate. My job is mostly autonomous, which makes it a little too easy to put things off and not work hard -- ...

Laziness isn’t always about a lack of effort; sometimes it’s a mirror reflecting avoidance, low motivation, or even survival strategies gone sideways. I remember a conversation I overheard between two ...

We are being lazy if we are able to carry out some activity that we ought to carry out, but are disinclined to do so on account of the effort involved. Instead, we remain idle, carry out the activity ...

Dear Annie: I have a job I love, but I’m at risk of losing it because I’m lazy and I procrastinate. My job is mostly autonomous, which makes it a little too easy to put things off and not work hard – ...