4 Benefits of being lazy

Think about it: allowing your mind to wander or being able to completely relax can be helpful in increasing your productivity and creativity. The last great idea you had at work probably didn't come from sitting behind your desk and forcing yourself to come up with your next big step. It probably happened while you were in the shower, totally oblivious to the brilliance you possess in your slightly optimistic brain.

We've outlined ways that being lazy actually helps you be more productive, as well as boosting your creativity. After reading this, you will want to curl up in your bed all weekend.

1. Lazy people are less likely to burn out
   While other people might call it lazy, just know that you need your rest. No one can be fully present all the time - at work, in a conversation, or in a relationship. Taking a break and allowing yourself to be "lazy" will ultimately prevent your body from running out of energy and focus. And the consequences of Burnout are serious. Being too stressed can cause chronic fatigue, insomnia, and loss of appetite. Not well.

2. Lazy people are more likely to be well rested
   The benefits of getting enough sleep are innumerable. Improved memory, increased attention span, decreased stress, decreased inflammation, and so on all result from sufficient sleep. Lack of rest can lead to bad health consequences, such as heart disease, a weakened immune system, depression and anxiety. So ignore haters calling you lazy to take an afternoon nap or hit the snooze button in the morning - you're just taking care of your health.

3. Lazy people focus more on long-term goals
   When we let our minds wander, we think about the future and long-term goals 14 times more often than when we force ourselves to focus, according to research published in Consciousness and Cognition. Therefore, giving your mind a break can lead to setting goals and plans. And because you are less busy now, you can free up time to do what you need later to achieve your goals. It seems like a win for everyone.

4. The lazy have improved their efficiency
   Since your ultimate goal is to complete a task as quickly as possible to rest, you will work hard to maximize efficiency. And since your biggest fear is having to redo a task if it doesn't go well, you also avoid rushing and making mistakes. You embody the "work hard, play hard" philosophy.