Displaying 1 of 1 2021 Format: Book Author: Price, Devon, author Title: Laziness does not exist : a defense of the exhausted, exploited, and overworked / Dr. Devon Price. Publisher, Date: New York : Atria Books, 2021. New York, New York : Atria Paperback, 2022. ©2021 Description: 246 pages ; 24 cm 246 pages ; 22 cm 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 By becoming attuned to our own limitations and needs we can begin to resist the pressure to meet outdated societal expectations. Subjects: Laziness Work-life balance Stress management Genre: Self-help publications. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents: Introduction: How I learned I wasn't lazy -- The laziness lie -- Rethinking laziness -- You deserve to work less -- Your achievements are not your worth -- You don't have to be an expert in everything -- Your relationships should not leave you exhausted -- Shrugging off society's "shoulds" -- Conclusion: Compassion kills the laziness lie. LCCN: 2020077508 ISBN: 9781982140106 (hardcover) 9781982140113 (softcover) Other Number: 1228118979 System Availability: 7 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 7 Control Number: 1852201 Call Number: 158/.1 Course Reserves: 0 # Local items in: 6 # System items in: 6 Place Request Please select and request a specific volume by clicking one of the icons in the 'Where is it?' section below. Add to My List Share Expand All | Collapse All Where is it? Suggestions and more Map It Large Cover Image Librarian's View Displaying 1 of 1