15 Everyday Struggles Only Lazy People Will Understand

DAILY LIFE FACTS

2/24/20253 min read

turned-on flat screen television
turned-on flat screen television

Being lazy isn’t just a lifestyle choice—it’s an art form. From finding creative ways to avoid chores to mastering the fine art of procrastination, lazy people have their own unique set of struggles. If you’d rather binge-watch Netflix than do anything remotely productive, you’ll definitely relate to these 15 everyday struggles only lazy people will understand!

1. Wishing Everything Had a Remote Control

Wouldn’t life be easier if you could control everything from the couch? Lights, fans, the fridge... if only you could change the channel on real life.

2. The Agony of Dropping Something and Debating If It’s Worth Picking Up

You drop your phone or the TV remote and spend a good five minutes weighing the pros and cons of actually bending over to get it. Is it really worth the effort?

3. Texting Someone in the Same House Instead of Getting Up

Why walk to another room when you can just text? From asking for snacks to checking if the bathroom is occupied, texting is the ultimate lazy person’s tool.

4. Choosing Not to Eat Because Cooking Requires Too Much Effort

You’re hungry, but cooking (or even microwaving) sounds like too much work. You’ll just wait until the hunger goes away.

5. Letting Online Shopping Packages Pile Up Without Opening Them

You ordered all that stuff, but opening the boxes feels like a chore. They can wait... maybe forever.

6. Wearing the Same Clothes Because Laundry Is Too Much Work

If it doesn’t smell (too bad), it’s clean enough. Wearing the same hoodie for a week straight is just efficient, right?

woman sitting on sofa while using MacBook Pro
woman sitting on sofa while using MacBook Pro
7. Hitting Snooze So Many Times You Might as Well Not Have Set an Alarm

The snooze button is your best friend. You’ve mastered the art of 5-minute power naps, even if it means being late.

8. Strategically Using Furniture to Avoid Getting Up

You masterfully position snacks, drinks, and remotes within arm’s reach so you never have to leave the couch. It’s basically an art form.

9. Convincing Yourself That Cleaning Isn’t Necessary Because “It’ll Just Get Dirty Again”

What’s the point of making the bed if you’re just going to sleep in it again? Your philosophy is all about efficiency (and minimal movement).

silver iphone 6 on white sony device
silver iphone 6 on white sony device
10. Ignoring Texts and Calls Because Responding Is Too Much Work

You saw the message, but you’ll respond later... maybe. Socializing is exhausting, even through text.

11. Wishing You Could Teleport to Avoid the Effort of Getting There

If teleportation existed, you’d be the first to use it—just to avoid the hassle of getting dressed and going out.

12. Turning Your Bed Into a Multi-Use Command Center

You eat, work, watch TV, and nap—all without leaving your bed. Why get up when you can do it all from the comfort of your blanket fort?

woman in white long-sleeved shirt standing in front of pink wall
woman in white long-sleeved shirt standing in front of pink wall
13. Using Dry Shampoo Instead of Actually Washing Your Hair

Why waste time washing your hair when dry shampoo does the trick? You’re basically an efficiency expert.

14. Finding Creative Shortcuts for Chores

Dusting just the visible surfaces, vacuuming around furniture instead of moving it, and stacking dishes instead of washing them—innovation at its finest.

15. Spending More Time Finding Easier Solutions Than Actually Doing the Task

You’ll spend 30 minutes Googling hacks to avoid a 5-minute chore. Why do it the hard way when you can find a shortcut?

Which Lazy Struggle Made You Laugh the Most?

Which of these lazy person struggles hit close to home? Do you have your own lazy life hacks? Let us know in the comments! And don’t forget to share this list with your friends—they’ll be laughing (and relating) right along with you!

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