Dr. K (a Psychiatrist who is also a Twitch streamer) recently touched on this subject with a very popular streamer (write-up/video linked below). He explains so

Dr. K (a Psychiatrist who is also a Twitch streamer) recently touched on this subject with a very popular streamer (write-up/video linked below). He explains some of what you're saying and I tend to agree with you. Dr. K suggests the brain is optimized for efficiency. If something is not seen by the brain as being unnecessary, then the brain is unlikely to trigger a response that motivates you to complete the task. The example used was going to the restroom - your bladder fills up and your brain tells you it's time to go. Motivation in areas of life was seen as being similar. In the case of laziness, the bladder filling up is analogous to, let's say, shame reaching a level to where you're prompted to finally clean your room. Obviously increasing shame would be less than ideal, but there are other means for motivating yourself (e.g., purpose in service to others, duty, dharma, etc). He also draws a distinction between apathy and detachment, which are also part of the problem. Anyways, I'm not sure I agree with everything he said/says, but it's worth checking out and an interesting perspective nonetheless! Source: https://www.healthygamer.gg/asmongold-talks-to-healthygamer-about-laziness/ https://www.healthygamer.gg/asmongold-talks-to-healthygamer-...