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You’re Not Lazy — You’re Just Tired of Living in Survival Mode
There’s a word people throw around when you’re not producing enough.
Not doing enough.
Not moving fast enough.
Lazy.
It’s sharp. It’s shameful. And worst of all, it’s often not true.
Because when you peel back the layers of what looks like laziness, what you often find underneath is something else entirely:
- Exhaustion
- Disconnection
- Burnout
- Fear
- Depression
- Grief
- Survival
So if you’ve been feeling unmotivated, scattered, or numb lately — and you’ve secretly wondered what’s wrong with you — this is your reminder:
You’re not broken. You’re not lazy. You’re just human in a world that forgets what humans need.
1. We Confuse Productivity With Worth
From a young age, we’re taught to equate doing with deserving.
Finish your chores to earn praise.
Ace your exam to earn attention.
Work longer hours to earn respect.
Launch faster. Scale quicker. Post more. Prove yourself.
