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Apparently if you’re languishing you’re not thriving. Is it just me or is the term “languishing” having a moment? I know the term gained attention due to the ongoing relevance of Covid 19 and the discussions around mental health, but it’s not necessarily a new word. In the few articles I’ve read recently about languishing, it signposts you to feelings of apathy, disconnection and restlessness. Sound familiar?
I first read about the term being coined by psychologist Adam Grant, where he describes languishing as a state of stagnation and emptiness, where one's sense of vitality and enthusiasm for life feels dulled. A sort of heaviness I guess. But what is the opposite to languishing? Is it thriving? I was curious abo…