The subtle difference between being tired and feeling languished
In short: Many of us navigate life in a state of uninspired aimlessness, often mistaking it for simple exhaustion. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explores the psychic malaise of languishing and provides three specific strategies to transition into a state of flow.
Languishing is described as a 'meh' feeling characterized by joyless habits like doomscrolling or binge-watching TV, often emerging as a common byproduct of the pandemic. Unlike being busy, it is defined by a sense of navigating one's day without inspiration.
Grant suggests that moving beyond this state requires intentional shifts to find flow—the mental state of being fully immersed in an activity. The talk serves as a practical guide for those seeking to replace aimless routine with purposeful engagement.
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- Source: TED — Adam Grant: How to stop languishing and start finding flow | TED · YouTube (embedded player only)
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