Over coming Sloth

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I’ve come to realize that I’ve become quite slothful. I find myself adverse to work and often put it off. I waste so much time just lazing around! I don’t know how I became this way. However, realizing it now, I’m appalled and desperately want to change.😦

I’ve tried to implement a more scheduled routine (Planning out the times when I will do everything). Does anyone have anyother suggestions ( either practical or prayers)?

Thank you very much and God Bless!
 
I completely understand your problem. All of my life I’ve had a tendency towards being slothful. Even my nickname as a toddler was “pigpen”.

One thing that helped me to get down to cleaning up my space around me was Flylady.net. It’s a great website that is dedicated towards helping people like us.

Another thing that has helped me is setting aside a certain time every day (for me, it’s at night when the kids are in bed) is prayer. Usually I say a rosary, and maybe some scriptural reading afterwards. It helps me to have a routine, or else everything seems to get chaotic and out of control around me.

Good luck! Take a look at that website and see if there’s anything on there that can help you. 🙂
 
Flame4 said:
I’ve come to realize that I’ve become quite slothful. I find myself adverse to work and often put it off. I waste so much time just lazing around! I don’t know how I became this way. However, realizing it now, I’m appalled and desperately want to change.😦

I’ve tried to implement a more scheduled routine (Planning out the times when I will do everything). Does anyone have anyother suggestions ( either practical or prayers)?

Thank you very much and God Bless!
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Just realizing that you are being slothful is a good start. Confess it next time you go. Pray, and yes, scheduling will help. But, another thing I’m going to try is NOT to beat myself up to try and motivate myself. Negative thinking just makes me worse, not better.

I will keep you in my prayers.
 
Sebrina said:
I completely understand your problem. All of my life I’ve had a tendency towards being slothful. Even my nickname as a toddler was “pigpen”.

One thing that helped me to get down to cleaning up my space around me was Flylady.net. It’s a great website that is dedicated towards helping people like us.

Another thing that has helped me is setting aside a certain time every day (for me, it’s at night when the kids are in bed) is prayer. Usually I say a rosary, and maybe some scriptural reading afterwards. It helps me to have a routine, or else everything seems to get chaotic and out of control around me.

Good luck! Take a look at that website and see if there’s anything on there that can help you. 🙂
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Yes! Flylady really helps in this area for me, too.
 
Do you feel tired a lot and just not up to doing anything? What does your diet look like? Poor nutrition can cause tiredness (mental, emotional, and/or physical), and that leads to procrastination. Might be worth taking a look at that and see if that’s part of the problem.
 
Bill_Martin said:
Do you feel tired a lot and just not up to doing anything? What does your diet look like? Poor nutrition can cause tiredness (mental, emotional, and/or physical), and that leads to procrastination. Might be worth taking a look at that and see if that’s part of the problem.
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Yes! I was battling fatique a few years ago (felt so guilty I never had energy to do housework, etc) and I went to the Dr. and found I was extremely anemic. I got that taken care of, and that really does help!
 
Sebrina said:
I completely understand your problem. All of my life I’ve had a tendency towards being slothful. Even my nickname as a toddler was “pigpen”.

One thing that helped me to get down to cleaning up my space around me was Flylady.net. It’s a great website that is dedicated towards helping people like us.

Another thing that has helped me is setting aside a certain time every day (for me, it’s at night when the kids are in bed) is prayer. Usually I say a rosary, and maybe some scriptural reading afterwards. It helps me to have a routine, or else everything seems to get chaotic and out of control around me.

Good luck! Take a look at that website and see if there’s anything on there that can help you. 🙂
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Thanks for posting this 🙂 👍
 
I find myself struggling with this also. But with me it is a double-edged sword, medical problems and adhd. (I know, many people don’t believe adhd is a real condition). My problem is that I find that I WANT to do things for others and am quite incapable at this time. Even prayer is difficult for me as my thoughts stray continuously. (due to my health I cannot take adhd meds).

If you have “developed” this slothfulness, as another user said, it may be wise to have some med tests performed. I do hope you find answers. And when I do manage a thourough prayer, I will offer it for you.
 
The knowledge we have today on the human body, makes the sin of sloth less culpable.

Every human being has a different level of energy. It’s why we have Type-A and Type-B personalities.

As mentioned before, nutrition and exercise can improve energy levels, but again, they vary according to our own biological make up.

Alcohol, is an energy killer and this can be a problem.

Anyway, pray on it, evaluate yourself and don’t be hard on yourself. Do the best you can.

Jim
 
Take it to confession, repeatedly if need be. The specific graces you receive to combat the particular sins you confess are amazing. I know from experience. Confession is not just for mortal sins. It’s for venial sins and anything that keeps you from a good relationship with God. I’m sure sloth falls in there somewhere. Give it a try. Sacramental grace can be spectacularly effective.
 
Bill_Martin said:
Do you feel tired a lot and just not up to doing anything? What does your diet look like? Poor nutrition can cause tiredness (mental, emotional, and/or physical), and that leads to procrastination. Might be worth taking a look at that and see if that’s part of the problem.
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Exercising is also recommended, just 15 minutes a day is a start, and 30 minutes a day will give you all the benefits possible.

No energy?
  1. Get enough sleep.
  2. Eat better - lots of fruits/vegetables, no junk food! Cut back on salt to stop retaining water.
  3. Exercise. Burning calories will charge up your system to be able to sleep better.
 
Flylady is a great help. I hope you check it out. When you get overwhelmed it can be hard to get motivated.
 
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