We need to stop romanticizing a lazy lifestyle

The new “in thing” that seems to be spreading all throughout social media is living a lazy lifestyle. I don’t think there’s been one time where I’ve skimmed through my feed and haven’t come across a quote or meme relating to #LazySundays.

When did being lazy become the new black? It was funny at first, but now it’s gotten to the point where all people seem to do is promote a lifestyle where doing nothing all day is totally normal. I understand that it’s the internet and sometimes what we see or read shouldn’t be taken seriously, but usually the things we preach turn into reality. I get that we live in a world where everything is just the tap of a button away, but why is being an unproductive member of society so hilarious?

If people promoted inspirational quotes half as much as this, we’d probably be getting a lot more shit done

It’s irritating as hell and in some ways disturbing to see posts about how eating an orange is just too much work. This has gotten so bad that now making it out of bed has become the accomplishment of our day rather than a daily norm. Don’t allow yourself to tolerate these apathetic excuses to be lazy and unproductive because it only prevents us from being ambitious enough to reach our goals. If people promoted their aspirations and things they loved, rather than the things that are slowing them down we would be getting a lot more accomplished.

‘Adulting’ has become a world class struggle for people my age

Let’s be honest, we all want the easy way out. Nowadays being an adult is being portrayed as a daily struggle. You would think that living in a world where everything comes so easy to us would motivate us to strive further. I think we complain so much about our obligations and responsibilities because we have it so easy. When we actually have to make an effort to do something, it seems like the end of the world.

I don’t know what I’m doing half the time and I sure as hell have days where I think I’m doing it all wrong. I don’t think I’ve met any adult who actually has their shit together. We just gotta do it, whatever that might be that pushes us to get to where we’d like to go. There’s no hidden secret on how to be a real adult, the only way to do it is by actually living. Wake up every day, go out for a walk, or just take time to jot down ideas and goals. Take life one day at a time. We all know how slow things feel in the moment, but how fast time eventually goes. Life never waits for anyone to be ready. 

There’s a difference between a lazy day and a lazy lifestyle

I would be lying if I said I never had a day where I felt like laying in my bed and binge watching a show I’ve already seen a solid ten times. There are times where it feels like I’m doing the most, but then there are days where I’m blank and the only thing I can do is procrastinate my day away. Doing nothing puts my mind at ease sometimes, it’s one of the peaceful moments where all my worries seem to vanish. Until those peaceful moments turn into my everyday life. 

Days turn to seconds, then out of nowhere you look up its been two months

Those moments end up turning into days of procrastination, and all of a sudden your life has turned into an even bigger mess. Whatever it is that’s preventing you from accomplishing your obligations, always remember that it will still be there tomorrow morning so go and get that shit over with now.

Stop advertising what you are going to do

Most of the time, when people have high expectations for themselves they end up ruining them before getting the chance to actually achieve them. The best way to set a goal for yourself is by avoiding the temptation to share it with the whole damn world. When we advertise something we plan on doing, it usually doesn’t happen. 

Instead of focusing your time and energy on what your plans are, go out and make them happen.

That’s why I never like planning shit, you just have to do it and not think too much of it. Thinking about anything for too long just gives you more time to contemplate on whether or not you should. Too many people feel the need to show off their personal life to people who they think care, but newsflash: nobody actually does. It just makes you just look like you’re full of shit when you end up not accomplishing anything.

Instead of complaining about how much you need to lose weight or seeking blessings about the new job you really want, go out and make it happen because we all know damn well that all of your friends on Facebook and followers on Instagram aren’t going to do it for you.