Embrace Your Laziness! There is a National Survey to Support It! 

August 6, 2024  by Karen Parrish in Business Strategy, Industry   

At a time when media coverage and social media algorithms often fixate on hyper-productivity and hustle culture, many Americans maintain positive attitudes toward lazy moments. Here are some of the key findings from a survey of 2,090 Americans 18 and older conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of La-Z-Boy from June 20-24:

• Laziness is self-care: Nearly 9 in 10 Americans (89%) recognize that being lazy can be a form of self-care.

• Mental health benefits of laziness: Nearly all Americans (98%) believe there are benefits to taking time to be lazy, with stress reduction (80%) and improved mental health (78%) being the top perceived benefits.

• Desire for more lazy moments: Nearly three-quarters of Americans (74%) express a desire for more lazy moments to relax and take a moment for themselves.

• The joy of missing out (JOMO) is at an all-time high: An overwhelming 82% of Americans prefer staying home and relaxing on the weekends over going out more now than they have in the past, indicating a significant shift towards prioritizing relaxation in recent years.

Ahead of National Lazy Day, La-Z-Boy also is partnering with psychiatrist and author of Practical Optimism: The Art, Science and Practice of Exceptional Wellbeing, Dr. Sue Varma to share the survey results and further encourage people to make laziness a part of their self-care regimen.

"Growing up, many of us were taught that our worth is tied to hard work, leaving us to navigate the prioritization of rest and relaxation on our own," Dr. Varma said. "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."

Now through Aug. 19, La-Z-Boy is empowering more people to create ideal spaces at home to optimize their laziness with special promotional offers at participating locations. Select stores will host in-store giveaways during the promotion, including the chance to enter to win a $10,000 La-Z-Boy shopping spree. Contact your nearest La-Z-Boy retail location to learn more about available promotional offers.

“We are excited to bring our ‘Long Live the Lazy’ platform into this year’s National Lazy Day celebration, recognizing that modern life’s demands can be utterly exhausting,” said Christy Hoskins, vice president, chief marketing officer, La-Z-Boy.

“This day reminds us of the importance of taking a break, and La-Z-Boy furniture offers the perfect comfort and rest needed to recharge. As we continue to evolve, our commitment remains steadfast in creating the most comfortable furniture so everyone can savor their well-deserved lazy moments.”

Visit www.la-z-boy.com to locate a store near you.