Worklife with Adam Grant

Bonus: That Blah You’re Feeling Is Called Languishing

May 3, 2021

Explore the concept of languishing, a feeling of emptiness that many face between burnout and depression. Discover how the pandemic has amplified these emotions and the importance of naming this experience for emotional clarity. Learn about the idea of finding flow through meaningful activities and setting boundaries to combat stagnation. Delve into modern work-life balance, focusing on tools that enhance mental well-being and foster productivity in the workplace.

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The Neglected Middle Child of Mental Health

01:21

Intro

2min

Understanding Languishing: The Hidden Struggle of the Pandemic

4min

Navigating Languishing: Finding Flow in Everyday Life

4min

Navigating the Modern Work Environment and Mental Well-Being

1min

Adam wrote a viral article for The New York Times on a feeling many of us are struggling with right now. It's somewhere between burnout and depression: languishing. This neglected middle child of mental health can dull your motivation and focus—and it may be the dominant emotion of 2021.

This article originally appeared in The New York Times on April 19, 2021, with the headline, 'There’s a Name for the Blah You’re Feeling: It’s Called Languishing'. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android. The producer for NYT was Kate Winslett, and the producer for TED was Sheena Ozaki.

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