Step 1: You're Not Lazy(你并不懒惰)
The word "lazy" is a condemnation. It's shameful. It's not you.
Step 2: Illness(懒惰易生病)
If your energy level is low for months on end, get checked out by a doctor. It could be depression or illness. Make sure you're ok before moving on to step 3.
Step 3: Plan(计划)
Write down what you want to get done - in order of importance - and put it on a daily schedule.
Step 4: Find Your Groove(找到自己的毛病)
Experiment with your life. Try working at different times of day and in different locations. Maybe you need background music to keep you focused or a snack or nap at a specific time.
Step 5: Set That Alarm(准时)
Studies show people who get up early and show up on time are happier and more productive. And eat a good breakfast. Healthful eating increases energy. So does exercise.
【词汇讲解】
1.condemnation n. 谴责,非难,定罪, 非难或定罪的理由
如:She cares nothing about the condemnations of her action.
她对别人对她行为的多方谴责一点也不在乎。
The Chinese are unanimous in their condemnation.
全中国人民一致提出谴责。
2.shameful adj. 可耻的
如:They considered her behaviour a shameful piece of snobbery.
他们认为她为人势利, 行为可耻.
These shameful manoeuvreswere aimed at securing his election.
这种可耻的伎俩都是为了能让他当选.
3.depression n. 沮丧,萧条
如:During the depression, millions of the unemployed wandered around in the streets.
经济萧条时期, 有好几百万的失业者在街头游荡。
In time of depression, there were no enough jobs.
萧条时期, 没有足够的工作机会。
4.groove n. 凹槽,惯例
如:The sink shelf is grooved so that the water will run off.
洗涤池上开槽是为了让水流走。
Wheels leave grooves in dirt roads.
车轮在泥路上留下凹痕。
5.productive adj. 能生产的,有生产价值的,多产的
如:She was elected a productive worker.
她被选为劳动能手。
I spent a very productive hour in the library.
我在图书馆里的这一小时收获很大。