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Feeling Unmotivated? Here’s How to Get Out of the Rut

Apr 23, 2024
Harvard Business School professor Boris Groysberg and research associate Robin Abrahams share tips on regaining motivation at work through detachment, empathy, action, and reframing. They discuss thinking in the third person, helping others, and gamification to combat disengagement.
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  • DEAR method for regaining motivation: Detachment, empathy, action, and reframing.
  • Addressing disengagement through small meaningful actions and fostering connections at work.

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Recognizing Disengagement in the Workplace

Disengagement in the workplace, referred to as the 'working dead', is characterized by a withdrawal of oneself, feeling like a zombie at work, and lacking emotional, cognitive, and physical energy. Executives described it as going through the motions without giving their hearts to work. Studies show disengagement occurs at all levels of organizations due to overwhelming job demands that surpass personal resources, leading to this state.

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