Sometimes it’s just easier to chill out, relax, and forget your responsibilities for an evening.

Take some time off

Perhaps you work late a lot.

It’s not that you’re lazy you’re just tired.

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It’s easy to get behind if you’re feeling exhausted from your week."

If you feel like you’re gonna wanna take a little time, then take it.

Motivation is personal to everyone, Hubscher told me.

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However, there are small things everyone can do to try and kick a lazy streak.

“This helps you celebrate each accomplishment in your day, not just focus on what’s ahead.”

and negatives (sometimes forgetting what day it is, giving myself a disciplined work schedule, etc.)

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to getting to work from home.

Feeling lazy certainly is part of the latter.

For instance, she says, “You might dedicate Tuesday mornings to errands and appointments.”

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Ask for help

It’s okay to delegate and prioritize.

You simply cannot do everything.

Tang says that she finds that people sometimes have a hard time asking others for help.

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“They think they have to work AND do all the housework,” she says.

“Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help,” says Dr. Hakim.

You’d be surprised at how many people in your circle are willing to help you.

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You may just need to ask for it.

“You know your body, so trust your instincts,” says Hubscher.

For example, do your goals still speak to you?

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Are they still relatable to you and to your life?

If not, says Dr. Hakim, you may want to adjust them.

see to it that your goals are specific, measurable, and attainable.

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And ensure that you have the necessary tools and support to meet your goals."

“Star charts work well, even for grown-ups,” according to Dr. Hakim.

“Reward yourself with something like a manicure or a bubble bath when you meet your goal.”

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it’s possible for you to do it!

No one is immune from occasionally feeling lazy.

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