1 The word gun is a noun, but can be used as a verb when you âgun someone down.â Verbing a noun can add spice and drama to an otherwise bland sentence. 2  Experiment with nouns to find one that works well with the verbing process.
As another poster mentioned, depression is a cause of laziness. But let's not forget procrastination. While not officially recognized as a mental disorder, in some people procrastination is both a cause and effect of laziness. Certian people cannot prioritize correctly, to the point I've read many cases where a person will simply always make their priorities come second, mentally speaking.
Laziness is a habit rather than a mental health issue. It may reflect a lack of self-esteem, a lack of positive recognition by others, a lack of discipline stemming from low self-confidence, or a lack of interest in the activity or belief in its efficacy. Laziness may manifest as procrastination or vacillation.