I write because it pleases me. It's a way to express myself. It's something I have always done.
The fact that I've been able to also get paid to do it is a bonus. It's not, however, why I write.
What are you motivated to do?
What are you passionate about?
What makes you happy?
If your answer to those questions is "nothing", or is vague, or is something you can't quite put your finger on... well... I don't think "laziness" is the issue.
Sorry if I'm missing the point, but if laziness is not the issue, what is?
Context - I am parent to four young adults. I've also managed the intern department for three companies.
If one of my kids, or one of my interns, came to me and said these types of things, I'd be asking the same questions.
Some are actually lazy - they really just want an easy answer, a quick fix, something that gets them everything they want with little work on their part. However, those attitudes are usually rooted in lack of knowledge and experience and quickly change when faced with the real world. It's rare that that form of "lazy" actually sticks around.
Some are pursuing the wrong path, or for the wrong reasons. My daughter is an artist, and a very good one. Everyone assumed she was going to go to art school. Yet, she could not get motivated to do it. As much as she loved art, she wouldn't move forward on that path. As it turns out, she's seen the reality of making a living as an artist, and she didn't want that for herself. Her other passion? Science. She's pursuing a degree as a biology teacher. Guess what? She still does art. To please herself. She sells pieces every now and then. And she's happy and motivated to succeed because she is doing what she wants to do and feels comfortable with doing.
Some are actually struggling with depression. When a person cant find anything that excites them, when they have no passion, when there is nothing that makes them happy, I'd strongly suggest it might be time to sit down and seriously evaluate life - are you really unable to answer those questions? Or are you just feeling restricted because something is expected of you? Or you had a vision of what your life would be like and reality doesn't match up? Or can you legitimately say there is nothing that stirs you? Nothing that makes you smile? That may not be lazy. That could well be depression, or something along those lines. (not a doctor, not going to be handing out an internet diagnosis, just listing possibilities)