This New Year - Slow Down, It Doesn't Mean You're Lazy

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This New Year - Slow Down, It Doesn't Mean You're Lazy

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Dec 31, 2021

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Social Psychologist Devon Price says instead of viewing "laziness" as a deficit or something people need to fix or overcome with caffeine or longer work hours, think of it as a sign you probably need a break. Short Wave has this episode from our colleagues at Life Kit.

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Dec 31, 2021

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