Laziness Does Not Exist

In Laziness Does Not Exist, Price defines cyberloafing as the act of using the internet for personal reasons during work hours. This can include browsing social media, online shopping, or reading articles that are not related to work. Price presents cyberloafing not as a form of laziness or time-wasting, but as a necessary mental break that can actually improve overall productivity. He argues that brief periods of cyberloafing allow employees to recharge and return to their tasks with renewed focus.

Dampening refers to mental habits that diminish or suppress positive experiences and emotions. It involves behaviors such as distracting oneself from enjoyable moments, focusing on imperfections or flaws in positive situations, or downplaying personal achievements. Price presents dampening as a negative consequence of the Laziness Lie. This habit is seen as detrimental to overall well-being and life satisfaction.

A Digital Sabbath, as described in Laziness Does Not Exist, is a designated period of time during which an individual deliberately disconnects from digital devices and online activities. This practice typically involves setting aside at least one day per week to ignore notifications, emails, and social media. Price presents the Digital Sabbath as a strategy to combat the constant pressure of productivity and connectivity imposed by modern technology.