Lämbumisohu

Lämbumisohu is a contemporary Finnish term used to describe a state of reduced motivation and slowed behavior in response to information overload and social pressure in modern life. The term has appeared in online discussions and lifestyle journalism, and has been described as distinct from clinical burnout or ordinary procrastination.

The word appears to be a neologism formed in informal Finnish, combining elements intended to evoke lethargy and avoidance of tasks. There is no formal etymology published in academic sources, but discussions often note its association with digital culture, remote work, and heavy media consumption.

Core characteristics include postponement of tasks, decreased initiative, prolonged reaction times, preference for passive activities such as scrolling or watching content, and a sense of cognitive fatigue that undermines focus. It may be episodic or persistent and can fluctuate with day length, workload, and social triggers.

Scholarly treatment is limited; most references come from media commentary and online communities. Some observers frame lämbumisohu as a social signal of work-life balance fatigue rather than a medical condition, suggesting strategies such as setting boundaries, structured routines, and digital detox to counteract it.

See also: Procrastination, Burnout, Digital fatigue.