If you spend your Januarys trying (and failing) to stick to punishing New Year’s resolutions, you might want to consider embracing the art of living lazy in 2026.
Rushing around from task to task and ticking things off your never-ending to-do list may seem productive but it can also leave you feeling rundown, stressed and exhausted. Here’s the La-Z-Boy UK guide to making the most of every lazy moment in the year ahead.
Forget resolutions, set intentions instead
New Year’s resolutions often get broken before January has even finished. And only a few people manage to make genuine lasting changes which last all year round.
Instead of setting yourself up to fail with all-or-nothing resolutions, set intentions for the changes you want to make in your life. On the days which don’t go as intended, draw a line under it and start fresh rather than getting annoyed at yourself for not sticking to a rigid plan.
It’s also a good idea to pick intentions you actually WANT to stick to rather than things you believe you should do. This could be getting more sleep, reading more books or spending time doing something you love.
Focus on the tasks which actually make a difference rather than keeping yourself busy for the sake of it. Investing in a smart sofa can help take the legwork out of relaxing. La-Z-Boy UK has sofas which come with an optional console unit designed to make your life easier and help you make the most of every lazy moment.
Work smarter, not harder
Depending on which console unit you choose, these can include handy storage space so you can keep the things you need close at hand, Bluetooth speakers so you can listen to your favourite music and cup holders so you don’t need to keep getting up and down to enjoy your drink.
La-Z-Boy’s power recliners come with USB ports so you can charge your devices as you relax and with some ranges, you can even add wireless charging for added convenience.
Stay cosy in the winter
January and February can seem like an endurance challenge but staying cosy while the weather is cold will help get your year off to a good start. If you don’t want to keep turning your thermostat up or burrowing under a mountain of blankets, you might want to consider investing in an armchair or sofa which comes with heated seats.
La-Z-Boy UK currently has four ranges which come with the option of adding heated seats to gently warm you up as you take a moment to slow down. Bella, Douglas, Mayfield and Murray can all be ordered with heated seats and are the perfect option if you want to feel cosy while you relax but don’t want to crank up the heat for the whole house.
Remember slow and steady wins the race
At the start of a new year, it’s easy to feel impatient as you set goals you want to achieve in the months ahead. But taking things at a steady pace and being consistent is often much more effective than pushing yourself and risking feeling tired and burnt out. Rushing tasks and trying to multitask
can lead to you becoming unfocused and making mistakes so try intentionally slowing down your pace and taking time over the things which matter.
When you stop being in a hurry and take time to pause, your brain has space to make better decisions, come up with new ideas and be more creative when it comes to problem solving. Slowing your pace also allows you to be more mindful, which has a positive impact on your mental health and help you appreciate your life and the people around you more.
You may even find that you end up being more productive and getting more done when you aren’t putting yourself under pressure to race from one task to the next. · To get 2026 off to a truly relaxing start, why not visit your nearest La-Z-Boy stockist today so you can give your living room a makeover for the year ahead? Find a store in your area using our handy online tool.
