Bibliograph

Laziness does not exist, a defense of the exhausted, exploited, and overworked, Dr. Devon Price

Type

Label

Laziness does not exist, a defense of the exhausted, exploited, and overworked, Dr. Devon Price

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-234) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Laziness does not exist

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1228118979

Responsibility statement

Dr. Devon Price

Sub title

a defense of the exhausted, exploited, and overworked

Summary

A social psychologist uncovers the psychological basis of the "laziness lie," which originated with the Puritans and has ultimately created blurred boundaries between work and life with modern technologies and offers advice for not succumbing to societal pressure to "do more."Price believed that productivity was the best way to measure his self-worth-- until his health began to suffer. Here he explains that the "laziness lie" began with the Puritans, and has continued to proliferate as digital work tools have blurred the boundaries between work and life. We become caught in a constant cycle of achievement-hunting and burnout. Price encourages us to let go of guilt. By becoming attuned to our own limitations and needs we can begin to resist the pressure to meet outdated societal expectations. -- adapted from jacket

Target audience

adult

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