An inert person - what is he like in life and relationships?

All people are different and have different properties of the nervous system. Everyone is strong in some ways and bad in some ways. Where does it come from? There are different types of people: strong unbalanced, strong balanced inert, strong balanced mobile, weak (according to Pavlov). The above properties of the nervous system can be either congenital or acquired. In this article we will talk about human inertia.

Definition of inertia

So, inertia – what is it? This is the name of the property of the nervous system in which a person is extremely slowly drawn into work and gradually leaves it. Very often, inertia is accompanied by such qualities as apathy - indifference to both oneself and other people, developmental delay (which is observed very often). Inertia is characteristic of phlegmatic people. Inert people are stress-resistant, spend their energy measuredly, but can do one thing all day long. If there are three such cases, then the phlegmatic person must know about this in advance in order to distribute his forces to them.

What is "INERTITY"?

-Tania-

inertia (inertia), the property of a body to maintain a state of uniform rectilinear motion or rest when the forces acting on it are absent or mutually balanced. Under the action of an unbalanced system of forces, inertia manifests itself in the fact that the body changes its movement gradually and the more slowly, the greater its mass, which is a measure of the inertia of the body.

Olga

Inertia is the property of different material objects to acquire different accelerations under the same external influences from other bodies. Inertia - (from Latin iners, genitive inertis - inactive, motionless), inactivity, immobility. Inertia of the nervous system is a feature of nervous processes: - consisting in low mobility of processes in the nervous system; - caused by difficulties in switching conditioned stimuli from a positive mode to an inhibitory one (and vice versa).

Evgenia Frenkel

It is impossible to answer this question unequivocally. In physics, inertia is the ability of a body to maintain a state of rest or uniform translational motion; directly related to the mass of the object. In chemistry, inertness means low reactivity, for example, nitrogen is considered an inert gas because it reacts only with lithium under normal conditions. In medicine - see Olga's answer. etc.

Emine bekirova

the property of a body to maintain a state of uniform rectilinear motion or rest when the forces acting on it are absent or mutually balanced. Under the action of an unbalanced system of forces, inertia manifests itself in the fact that the body changes its movement gradually and the more slowly, the greater its mass, which is a measure of the inertia of the body

Inert people

Who is this inert person? This is a type that does not show initiative in all areas of life. Such people always take a passive position, they are inactive, as if they are going with the flow, they do not want to change anything in their lives, they are afraid to take risks, shifting all responsibility to someone else. Also, people who are assigned an inert type constantly try to insure themselves against even the slightest mistake when solving problems, thereby slowing down the progress of their actions. In no case should depression be confused with this feature of the nervous system, since depression is a mental disorder.

Inert does not mean bad

Before we start, I want to ask you. Does everyone understand what the word inert means? Because quite recently a young man who came to me for a consultation said that this was the first time he had ever heard such a word. As it turned out, he knew the definition, but did not think that it belonged to the field of psychology. Well, this happens, and there’s nothing wrong with it.

By the way, to get to know this concept better, it is not necessary to read specialized literature. There are books that talk about inertia in a fascinating way. I recommend John Strelecki’s work “Cafe at the End of the Earth. How to stop going with the flow and remember why you live.”

Since we are talking about people, and not about some chemical substances, I will give a definition about a person. An inert person, in simple words, is one who goes with the flow in life. He does not like to make responsible decisions; it is easier for him to carry out someone else’s instructions than to decide something himself. And he will cope with the task perfectly, even better than someone else. Such a person is often lacking initiative, but this does not mean that he is bad. He can be kind and very sensitive. He has a generous soul, he can give you his last, everything he has, be it a chocolate candy or love to the last drop.

Personal overcoming inertia

Such people need to take up the business in which they are well versed and enter the work in which they are a “guru”. The principle of “a physicist among chemists” - then others will turn to him for help.
If such people have no ideas, it will be useful for them to join a person who is obsessed with his dream. You can learn a lot from him.
If life presents difficulties, you should not isolate yourself from them - you need to weigh everything and act. After the problem is solved, it is better to weigh everything again and check whether the result coincides with the expected reality.
In speech, often use emotional expressions: “how wonderful,” “wonderful day.” It happens that feelings come with words.

What does the word "Inert" mean?

Maxim Yu. Volkov

INERT, inert, inert; inert, inert, inert (book). 1. Possessing inertia (in 1 value; physical). Matter is inert. 2. Inactive, lethargic, lacking activity and initiative. An inert person. Inert state. To treat something inertly (adv.). > See also in other dictionaries: inert - inert, träge inert gas Edelgas n... (Large German-Russian and Russian-German dictionary) inert - inert, träge inert gas Edelgas n 1a... (Large German-Russian and Russian-German dictionary) inert - physical , trans. inerteinert person personne f inerte••inert gas chemical. gaz m inerte... (Big French-Russian and Russian-French Dictionary) inert - adj. 1) special inerte inert gases gas inerti2) (lack of initiative) passivo, remissivo, inerte inert person un uomo apatico... (Large Italian-Russian and Russian-Italian dictionary) INERT GAS -, see NOBLE GAS. ... (Scientific and Technical Encyclopedic Dictionary) INERT - Inactive, motionless, inert. (Source: Dictionary of foreign words included in the Russian language. Chudinov A. N., 1910) INERT inert, incapable of movement, inactive, sluggish. (Source: Complete dictionary of foreign words, ... (Dictionary of foreign words of the Russian language) inert - See sluggish, lazy... (Source: Dictionary of Russian synonyms and expressions similar in meaning, ed. N. Abramov, M.: Russian dictionaries, 1999.) inert sluggish, lazy, insensitive, passive, inactive, inactive, ... (Dictionary of synonyms) inert segment - iert segmet inert segment A heterochromatic region of a chromosome that does not carry active genes, i.e., is genetically inert. (Source: English-Russian explanatory dictionary of genetic terms. Arefiev V. A., Lisovenko L. A., ... (Molecular biology and genetics. Explanatory dictionary.) Inert anode - Iert aode Inert anode. An anode that is insoluble in the electrolyte under the influence of conditions prevailing in Electrolysis Electrolysis (Source: Metals and alloys. Handbook. Edited by Yu. P. Solntsev; NPO Professional, NPO Mir and... (Dictionary of metallurgical terms) Inert gas - Iert gas Inert gas. (1) A gas such as helium, argon, or nitrogen that is stable, does not support combustion, and does not form reaction products with other materials. (2) In welding, a gas that does not combine chemically with the base or ... (Dictionary of metallurgical terms)

Maxim Ilyushin

A little warmth

In conclusion, we can say that inertia is not a disease, but a feature of the nervous system. All temperaments are different, but they can be combined. In the case of the type of nervous system, everything is different; you can be this or that. As for laziness, we must fight it, as well as fear, which gives rise to indecision. Of course, each personality type is good in its own way, as is the type of nervous system, but nothing is ideal. Remember, inert people really need emotional support, so if you know someone like that, it would be a good idea to periodically encourage him with warm words.

INERT is:

INERT INERT Inactive, motionless, inert.
Dictionary of foreign words included in the Russian language. - Chudinov A.N., 1910.

INERTIAL inert, incapable of movement, inactive, sluggish.

A complete dictionary of foreign words that have come into use in the Russian language. - Popov M., 1907.

INERT deathly, motionless, rigid, inactive.

Dictionary of foreign words included in the Russian language. - Pavlenkov F., 1907.

inert 1) having inertia 1; and other gases - noble gases: helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, radon - have low chemical properties. activity; found in small quantities in the atmosphere; appl. in new technology; 2) transfer inactive, lacking initiative.

New dictionary of foreign words. - by EdwART, , 2009.

inert [lat. iners(inertis)] – inactive; fixed; inert; inert gases - gases (group zero) that do not enter into any compounds: helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon and radon.

Large dictionary of foreign words. - Publishing house "IDDK", 2007.

inert (ne), aya, oe, ten, tna (French inerte, lat. iners (inertis) motionless, inactive).
1. full f. Possessing inertia, inactive. Inert gases are gases with low chemical activity (argon, helium, krypton, xenon, neon, radon), used in electrical engineering, aeronautics, biology, medicine, etc. 2. Inactive , lacking initiative (about a person). I. young man. Inertness is the property of something inert.
|| Wed. passive. Explanatory dictionary of foreign words by L. P. Krysin. - M: Russian language, 1998.

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What to do if he is nearby?

So how do you understand that this is the kind of person in front of you? An inert person can be recognized by his behavior, by his actions. He is quite heavy to climb and in order to start doing any task he needs to tune in and swing. Such a person “flies in space”, he is apathetic to everything and does not worry about anything. An inert state makes him feel indifferent to what is happening around him. Life is easy for such people. Having experienced a stressful situation, they quickly forget about what is happening and do not torment themselves with memories, unlike active people.

If you entrust them with some work and explain everything step by step, then rest assured that they will cope with it perfectly. But under no circumstances should you put pressure on such people and rush them to answer. You will not achieve anything from them, but on the contrary, you will aggravate the situation. They must first of all figure it out themselves and, when they are ready, they will give you the expected result.

Relationships with such a person can be very difficult. If this is an inert man with whom you live together, but do not feel him close at all, then you should not suddenly take up his re-education. You need to think everything over carefully, weigh all the pros and cons, but also not forget about yourself. If you begin to present claims to your man that he is this and that, he will definitely present something to you and the situation will take on the character of a vicious circle of reproaches.

Therefore, I advise you to start with yourself. Remember if he was like this at the beginning of your relationship; perhaps his inertia became an attractive character trait for you at that moment. I know many girls who prefer calm partners. But when, after a while, you notice that his calmness and inaction are manifested in literally everything, this really becomes a problem.

Therefore, first you need to talk about a topic that worries you with your chosen one. There is no need to make harsh statements and statements addressed to him: he may simply not understand you. If you can’t really talk, the article “How to insist on talking” will come to the rescue. When you find out what is the reason for apathy, it will become much easier. And then it will be possible to make some joint decisions to eliminate the tension between you.

How to deal with inertia

Here again we need to separate recommendations for innately inert people and those who are simply lazy and inactive.

What should those who are not passive, but simply lazy, do?

Indecisiveness is usually caused by low self-esteem. Then it turns out that to eliminate this illness, a constant increase in self-esteem will be required. Tell such a person that everything will work out for him, that he is great. Praise in every possible way even for minimal achievements.
And if criticism is strongly required, then express it in such a way that a passive individual can look at the situation from a different angle, drawing the right conclusions from it. Oppression is strictly prohibited, because how such a person will perceive unreasoned criticism is unknown.

Recommendations for “going with the flow”

If you are naturally an inert personality type, then it won’t hurt to listen to the following advice:

Choose a job so that you can feel like a real professional. When other people constantly ask for help, you will feel confident and can raise your self-esteem.
Are you missing even the slightest inspiration in life? Absolutely nothing can arouse interest in you, ignite at least some emotions? Then it is recommended to find a person who is simply burning with a certain idea and join him in his efforts. And even if you are not captured by the same passion as him, you can learn the most valuable skills from him. For example, learn how to make plans and their subsequent implementation, as well as enjoy the process.
Sometimes life challenges each of us. It requires making a certain amount of effort, going somewhere, getting out of your “shell.” There is no need to immediately try to “bury your head in the sand.” To begin with, try to soberly assess what is happening according to criteria from zero to ten points, as difficult as this will be for you. But at the same time, do not forget about the pleasure received from the implementation of your plans. Many inert people tend to deliberately exaggerate problems, downplaying the joy of victory.
Introduce expressions with a strong positive connotation into your speech: “wonderful,” “great,” “I really like it.” Psychologists say that our thoughts and words create our entire life. Therefore, at first you will simply start saying positive statements, and then you yourself will not notice that life around you has become brighter, richer, more interesting.