To mark National Lazy Day (10th August), La-Z-Boy has commissioned a survey exploring the benefits of taking lazy moments in our hectic lives.
The Lazy Day Study, conducted online by The Harris Poll, quizzed 2,000 adults in the US. And almost all the survey’s respondents (98%) believe there are benefits in taking time to be lazy, including stress reduction (80%), improved mental health (78%), preventing burnout (64%) and improved sleep (60%).
Almost three quarters (74%) of those who took part said they wanted to have more lazy moments. The results show the JOMO (joy of missing out) trend is going strong, with more than 4 in 5 (82%) saying they prefer to stay home and relax at the weekends rather than going out – even more now than they have in the past.
More than 9 in 10 (93%) agree that it’s important to take time for yourself to relax, and almost the same proportion (90%) feel that comfortable furniture is essential for relaxation. But, more than four in five of those surveyed (83%) say they experience barriers that prevent them from taking their lazy moments.
The most common barrier is having too many family or home responsibilities (49%), followed by too much stress or stimulation or too many work responsibilities (both 41%). And nearly a third (31%) finding it difficult to enjoy a lazy moment without feeling guilty.
To mark National Lazy Day, La-Z-Boy has partnered with Dr Sue Varma, a psychiatrist and author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science and Practice of Exceptional Wellbeing, to encourage people to make laziness part of their self-care routine.
Dr Varma says: “Growing up, many of us were taught that our worth is tied to hard work, leaving us to navigate the prioritisation of rest and relaxation on our own. As a result, we often feel guilty when we take time to kick back.
“However, our self-worth exists simply because we do, and it is scientifically proven that rest is essential for longevity, productivity, and overall wellness. Whether it’s a meditation pillow on the floor or the comfort of your favorite recliner, I recommend creating dedicated spaces in our homes — or ‘zen dens’, as I like to call them — that allow us to slip into moments of leisure and relaxation guilt-free.”
Natasha Shillingford, brand marketing director at La-Z-Boy International, says: “We all know what it’s like to experience guilt over taking time for ourselves, but those well-earned lazy moments help us to recharge and show up at our best. As the inventors of the original recliner chair who have innovated in comfort for 97 years, at La-Z-Boy we know a thing or two about how to unwind, and we’re on a mission to remind people to take time in their day to unwind their mind and body. Long live the lazy!”
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