{"id":85223,"date":"2020-10-06T16:53:55","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T00:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/?p=85223"},"modified":"2020-10-13T13:14:00","modified_gmt":"2020-10-13T21:14:00","slug":"the-relationship-between-laziness-inefficiency-and-complacency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/the-relationship-between-laziness-inefficiency-and-complacency\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Didn\u2019t Want to Do the Dishes – The Relationship Between Laziness, Inefficiency and Complacency"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I have always had a certain aversion for particular tasks growing up. One that sticks out most in my mind was washing the dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was because growing up we didn\u2019t have a dishwasher. There was a constant conflict between my parents and myself, arguing over when I would wash the dishes, and even now I can hear my mother saying, \u201cDon\u2019t you leave that plate in the sink without washing it.\u201d I would always respond with \u201cMom, I\u2019ll wash all my dishes later\u2026 at the end of the day, when I\u2019ve got a larger pile.\u201d She would then say, \u201cWhy are you so LAZY Diondra, it\u2019s one plate, it\u2019s easier to do it now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting called lazy irritated me so much because I truly believed that it was more efficient and made more sense to wash all of the dishes once per day, when you have accumulated a pile. Outside of the household chores, I thought I was a very hardworking and self-motivated person. So there was something about being called lazy that didn\u2019t sit right with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lately, I have been thinking more about the relationship of my aversion to particular tasks with the guilt of being called lazy. I realized that what I hated most about washing the dishes, was that I knew that there was a better way to do it. There was cutting edge technology available that washed your dishes for you! Yet, my mother refused to even consider purchasing a dishwasher because she didn\u2019t see anything wrong with washing dishes by hand. It frustrated me that she didn\u2019t see that a dishwasher would save so much time, eliminate our constant arguing and would even prevent the nail damage she constantly complained about. There was a better way, yet I was stuck doing a repetitive task that I really resented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So I realized that my problem wasn\u2019t with washing the dishes, my problem was that it was inefficient and somewhat unnecessary, because it was a problem that already had a solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I started to see this same cycle of task aversion and frustration at work, with particular tasks that I couldn\u2019t stand doing. I proposed a variety of solutions to restructure particular records in a digital format that would be searchable and accessible and much more efficient for everyone. I was met with the same reaction, a rejection of the idea and an insinuation that I should just continue to do it the way it has always been done, because there was \u201cnothing wrong\u201d with the current system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So did that make me lazy for wanting a better way to get tasks done?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not lazy to want a more efficient way to do something, it is smart. In fact, inventions are meant to make tasks easier. Making tasks easier, frees up time for us to do other, more important things. Imagine if we all still had to harvest our own food, we wouldn\u2019t have time to do anything else!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For anyone in a work environment, loathing inefficient tasks because you know there is a better way, don\u2019t drink the punch and believe that you are lazy simply because you won\u2019t comply and buy into inefficiency. Instead question whether you are in a complacent environment:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Identify a Complacent Work Environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Inefficiencies<\/strong>: A complacent work environment if often riddled with inefficient methods of doing things, because nobody ever bothered to improve these methods, or perhaps they don\u2019t care to make improvements. They are just fine with the status quo.<\/li>
  2. Lack of Initiative<\/strong>: Complacent work environments contain people who lack initiative. People are unwilling to take responsibility and take ownership of projects or tasks that are outside of their job description. You\u2019ll often hear the phrase, \u201cWell that\u2019s not my job.\u201d<\/li>
  3. Passive Aggression \/ Insults<\/strong>: When complacent people disagree with the ideas\/initiatives of proactive people, they will often want to discourage the proactive people by making insults or responding with passive aggression. Remember, \u201cStop being so lazy Diondra?\u201d And have you ever heard, \u201cWhy fix what\u2019s not broken?\u201d<\/li>
  4. No Self-Investment or Investment in the Business<\/strong>: Complacency in the workplace often stems from complacency or a lack of leadership within management. This often manifests itself as an unwillingness of managers to invest in the employees or in the business. Improvement projects might be declined, funding for employee education might not exist, and there might not be a tolerance for people who step out of line and try to do things a different way. Suffice to say, management would like to stick to business as is, because it has been working fine for them.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you find yourself in a complacent work environment, you really have two options. The first is despite all of the resistance you\u2019re going to face, try to demonstrate the value that a dishwasher could bring to the operation, i.e. try to make improvements. The second option is to find a workplace where your ideas will be heard and valued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Whatever path you choose, don\u2019t allow yourself to become complacent and accepting of the inefficient tasks assigned to you. If you are not in an environment that will listen to your suggestions and they instead call you lazy, entitled or difficult, understand that you might just be surrounded by complacency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Keep in mind that if it weren\u2019t for so called \u201clazy\u201d people, in search of improvements and efficiencies, a dishwasher and the many inventions we have in our lives today probably wouldn\u2019t exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Looking for more?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Check out our YouTube video on Burn Out<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    ==========<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Diondra Filicetti is a purpose Mentor, Communications Specialist, Owner at Driven By\u2026 Co.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I am a Purpose Mentor and Communications Specialist tirelessly deconstructing motivation to get to the core of what drives people in order to understand fulfillment. For me, continuous improvement is a way of life, whether in the workplace, in society or at home. Self-improvement begins with understanding your purpose, your desired future state and constantly learning from mistakes and making changes. It is my purpose to help others to grow and to develop on their individual paths to fulfillment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Connect with me online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    LinkedIn: https:\/\/ca.linkedin.com\/in\/diondrafilicetti<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Instagram: instagram.com\/drivenbyco<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Website: drivenbyco.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCiWolo8cM_McaxL7IFA4Lpg<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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