Worklife with Adam Grant How to stop languishing and start finding flow | TED Talks Daily
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Oct 13, 2021 Have you been feeling aimless and uninspired? Discover the signs of languishing and how you can break free from that 'meh' feeling. Learn about finding your flow through enjoyable activities, like gaming, to boost your mental well-being. Prioritizing fun in relationships is essential for enhancing mental health. Dive into insights that help shift your experience from languishing to engaging, leading to a more fulfilling life.
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Languishing Defined
- Languishing is a feeling of emptiness and stagnation, like looking through a foggy windshield.
- It's often overlooked because it's subtle and difficult to discuss openly.
Mario Kart Rescue
- Adam Grant found himself experiencing languishing during the pandemic, marked by aimless behaviors like excessive screen time.
- Playing Mario Kart with family unexpectedly helped him overcome this feeling.
Toxic Positivity
- Toxic positivity, the pressure to always be upbeat, hinders open discussion about languishing.
- "Look on the bright side" advice can be counterproductive, potentially decreasing happiness.