Nigeria, May 28 -- Sometimes it's hard to tell if you're truly being lazy or if you're just overwhelmed by everything on your plate. One leads to avoidance by choice, while the other is often caused by burnout or mental overload.

Here are some ways to tell the difference:

1. Desire vs. Energy

You simply don't want to do the task if you're lazy. If you're overwhelmed, you want to do it but feel too drained or stressed to start.

2. Patterns Over Time

Laziness manifests as a repeated habit of avoiding tasks, even small ones. Overwhelm often means starting things but struggling to keep going or finish, and you may feel guilty about it.

3. Thought Patterns

Lazy thoughts sound like "I'll do it later" or "It doesn't matter." Overwhelmed t...