Laziness is a character trait, and character traits tend to remain stable over time. A lazy person doesn’t ever feel like exerting effort or applying themselves to things. But if you used to be self-motivated and high-achieving, often excelling in certain areas, and have only recently become exhausted, apathetic, and unmotivated, then it’s more likely that you’re suffering from burnout and not laziness like most people would think.
You used to be passionate.
A clear difference between someone who’s burnt out and someone who’s lazy is that the former used to have things they were passionate about but may now struggle to find interest or enjoyment in anymore. Whether it’s a talent, a sport, or just your academic or professional performance in general, burnout can make it hard for you to do the things you once loved or felt passionate about. You might even come to hate or resent these things because of how much you overworked yourself and pushed yourself to the brink.
You’ve become moody and irritable.
Do you suddenly find yourself snappy and easily irritated? Do you often feel emotionally out of control nowadays and don’t know why? Moodiness and irritability are common but often overlooked signs of burnout. If you start having trouble controlling your emotions, especially when it never used to be a problem for you, this might be the reason why. Lazy people, on the other hand, are a stark contrast to this because they’re often very relaxed, laid-back, placid, and unaffected by things.
You’ve neglected your self-care.
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