To Be a Slob or Not to Be
While some people still hold to the fact that working one’s hardest and not appearing to seem lazy is in one’s best interest, others may try to explain how making the minimum effort of doing things can have greater perks than trying to do the best of one’s ability. In this case, Andy Simmons, the author of the article “I’m a Slob, and You Should Be One Too”, fails to deliver an effective article that suggests being a slob is a good thing and negatively encourages others to join his stance. Andy Simmons’s claim that being a slob results in benefits is flawed because making up one’s bed can develop valuable habits, having a cluttered desk can lead to anxiety, and doing nothing instead of being active can have negative …show more content…
Andy Simmons notes that not making up the bed gets rid of dust mites (32). While Simmons’s belief that not making up a person’s bed can reduce a number of dust mites, there are several ways to get rid of dust mites rather than choosing a route that reduces the appearance of a room. One example includes washing the bed sheets regularly. Leaving the bed unmade can make others feel uncomfortable about sitting on it. On the contrary, making up the bed can produce other healthy habits by establishing regular routine to follow. Matt Forck, the author of “Making the Bed Should Be a Safety Rule” supports the idea that the habit of making up one’s bed can result in having an increase in efficiency (26). His statement suggests that developing a habit of making up one’s bed can create greater improvements …show more content…
The author Simmons states, “Doing nothing has a lot going for it”(33). Though Simmons believes choosing a lifestyle that is not mainly active is mentally healthy, it is invalid because having an active lifestyle can result in having more positive emotions. Not only is living an inactive lifestyle contribute to developing more negative emotions it can create unhealthy physical attributes. The authors Candice Hogan, Lahnna I. Catalino, Jutta Mata, and Barbara L. Fredrickson of “Beyond Emotional Benefits” notes that “[p]hysical activity is known to improve emotional experiences, and positive emotions have been shown to lead to important life outcomes” (354). This showcases physical activity being linked with individuals having a positive emotional mood. In addition, choosing to do active and productive things in life can likely reflect someone who takes initiative in his or her life. According to several authors of “Beyond Emotional Benefits” living lazily can lead to having a negative emotional response (Hogan, Catalino, Mata, & Fredrickson). Choosing to live a lifestyle that is based on minimum activity can derive negative emotions. While choosing a lifestyle that inhabits characteristics of an active lifestyle contributes to healthy habits, it positively correlates with the emotionally well-being of a
While some people still hold to the fact that working one’s hardest and not appearing to seem lazy is in one’s best interest, others may try to explain how making the minimum effort of doing things can have greater perks than trying to do the best of one’s ability. In this case, Andy Simmons, the author of the article “I’m a Slob, and You Should Be One Too”, fails to deliver an effective article that suggests being a slob is a good thing and negatively encourages others to join his stance. Andy Simmons’s claim that being a slob results in benefits is flawed because making up one’s bed can develop valuable habits, having a cluttered desk can lead to anxiety, and doing nothing instead of being active can have negative …show more content…
Andy Simmons notes that not making up the bed gets rid of dust mites (32). While Simmons’s belief that not making up a person’s bed can reduce a number of dust mites, there are several ways to get rid of dust mites rather than choosing a route that reduces the appearance of a room. One example includes washing the bed sheets regularly. Leaving the bed unmade can make others feel uncomfortable about sitting on it. On the contrary, making up the bed can produce other healthy habits by establishing regular routine to follow. Matt Forck, the author of “Making the Bed Should Be a Safety Rule” supports the idea that the habit of making up one’s bed can result in having an increase in efficiency (26). His statement suggests that developing a habit of making up one’s bed can create greater improvements …show more content…
The author Simmons states, “Doing nothing has a lot going for it”(33). Though Simmons believes choosing a lifestyle that is not mainly active is mentally healthy, it is invalid because having an active lifestyle can result in having more positive emotions. Not only is living an inactive lifestyle contribute to developing more negative emotions it can create unhealthy physical attributes. The authors Candice Hogan, Lahnna I. Catalino, Jutta Mata, and Barbara L. Fredrickson of “Beyond Emotional Benefits” notes that “[p]hysical activity is known to improve emotional experiences, and positive emotions have been shown to lead to important life outcomes” (354). This showcases physical activity being linked with individuals having a positive emotional mood. In addition, choosing to do active and productive things in life can likely reflect someone who takes initiative in his or her life. According to several authors of “Beyond Emotional Benefits” living lazily can lead to having a negative emotional response (Hogan, Catalino, Mata, & Fredrickson). Choosing to live a lifestyle that is based on minimum activity can derive negative emotions. While choosing a lifestyle that inhabits characteristics of an active lifestyle contributes to healthy habits, it positively correlates with the emotionally well-being of a