CURING (SOAD) SITTING ON ASS DISEASE
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We all have family and friends suffering from this disease. SOAD permanently disables some folk. Just look at our federal government!
SOAD SYMPTOMS
SOAD isn’t just your average laziness; it’s a lifestyle! You know you’ve got SOAD when:
- The couch has a permanent imprint of your ass.
- You are still collecting an allowance at the age of 48.
- You still list your parent’s home as your permanent address.
- You can binge-watch an entire series in one sitting. Congratulations! Netflix is proud of you!
- You consider a trip to the fridge your workout.
- The only time you stand up is for bathroom breaks. And for heaven’s sake, flush the damn toilet.
SOAD CAUSES
So, how did we end up here? Let’s break down the primary culprits contributing to this lazy epidemic:
- Born Lazy
- Parents Who Raised a Loser
- Technology Overload: Streaming services, social media, and video games—oh my! Our screens have never been more captivating, creating endless opportunities to plant ourselves firmly on the couch.
- Work-from-Home Culture: While the WFH life has its perks, it’s way too easy to “just sit for one more episode” when your office is now in your living room.
- The Comfort Zone: Let’s face it; sitting feels good! Who wants to leave their sofa’s warm, cozy embrace (especially when it’s been scientifically proven to cause less effort)?
- Snack Attack: The more we sit, the more we snack, leading to a comfy cycle that perpetuates our SOAD symptoms!
THE OPPOSITE OF SOAD – MY DAD!
Dad, a school principal, believed in first in, last out. He was the first to arrive at his school and, most days, the last to depart. Dad, my GOAT {Greatest of All Times} ROLE MODEL, taught me with his actions. When I started my career, it was no surprise I was typically in my office before my peers and my boss. If my boss asked me if I knew we had X problem, I always wanted to respond- I am aware and have implemented a kick-ass solution.
Every successful individual I know or read about worked endless double-digit-hour days, and it paid off for all of them. And it can pay off for you because you control how hard you work.
CDC’s SOAD CURE – {With fewer side effects than Covid Vacines}
CDC identified the cure. It’s a cure administered by great parents for centuries. KTITA. KICK THEM IN THE ASS!
Here’s your foolproof plan to cure SOAD once and for all:
- Moving out of your parent’s home and paying your rent.
- Too hard. Try paying rent to your parents.
- Work: This is an excellent trading system. You work for someone, and they pay you. Try it.
- Exercise As Entertainment: Who says working out has to be a chore? Try dancing, yoga, or even playing active video games. Find an activity that makes you forget you’re exercising!
- Limit Screen Time: Set specific times for binge-watching or gaming and stick to them. Your health (and your couch) will thank you!
- Socialize Off the Couch: Invite friends to do active things together. Bowling, hiking, or even a simple walk can become a fun outing that combats SOAD.
- GET OFF YOUR ASS!
Conclusion
Great athletes (Michael Jordan, Lebrun, Caitlin Clark, Simon Biles, talk about, ‘I have to get my work in.’ A simple question they ask each day- Did I get my work in?’
Make “Did I get my work in?” your favorite question to ask yourself, and while you may not achieve every goal you set out to accomplish… you will perform a lot more.
You may not be more intelligent than everyone or as talented. Some do not have the same great connections, parents, or education. But hard work is the great equalizer if you define success by traditional measures like professional achievement, fortune, and fame.
HARD WORK IS WHAT I CONTROL!
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