This Working Life Feeling meh (still)? How to get your work mojo back
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Jul 11, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Jennifer Moss, a workplace culture strategist and author, delves into the pervasive feelings of detachment and burnout in today's work environments. She emphasizes the urgency for a cultural shift to combat workplace ennui, advocating for deeper, empathetic relationships among colleagues. Moss offers actionable strategies to reclaim work motivation, highlighting the importance of aligning personal values with work goals, recognizing small wins, and prioritizing meaningful connections to enhance overall well-being.
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Burnout and Poly Crisis Impact
- Burnout was a major issue even before the pandemic and worsened due to the poly crisis.
- People are experiencing an existential midlife-like crisis simultaneously across generations at work.
Ennui and Work Disengagement
- Ennui manifests as detachment and disengagement, including behaviors like quiet quitting and rage applying.
- These stem from hopelessness about work purpose and future trajectory amid overlapping crises.
Combat Toxic Productivity
- Recognize and resist toxic productivity, which glorifies constant work and stigmatizes rest.
- Give yourself grace during high workload periods and prioritize rest as an essential recovery tool.
