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Reinvigorating spirit in a draining world.

If life's pace has you feeling a bit worn down, "Languishing" could be like a breath of fresh air for you. Corey Keyes dives into strategies that aim to rekindle your inner vitality. You might find it to be a much-needed companion in rediscovering joy and energy in everyday life amidst the chaos of the modern world.

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ISBN: 9780593735145
Authors: Corey Keyes
Publisher: Crown
Date of Publication: 2024-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.63
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Languishing—the state of mental weariness that erodes our self-esteem, motivation, and sense of meaning—can be easy to brush off as the new normal, especially since indifference is one of its symptoms. It is not a synonym for depression and its attendant state of prolonged sadness. Languishers are more likely to feel out of control of their lives, uncertain about what they want from the future, and paralyzed when faced with decisions. Left unchecked, languishing not only impedes our daily functioning but is a gateway to serious mental illness and early mortality. Emory University sociologist Corey Keyes has spent his career studying the causes and costs of languishing—the neglected middle child of mental health. He examines the ripple effect of languishing on our lives before deftly diagnosing the larger forces behind its rise: the false promises of the self-help industrial complex, a global moment of intense fear and loss, and a failing healthcare system focused on treating rather than preventing illness. Ultimately, Keyes presents a counterintuitive approach to breaking the cycles keeping us stuck and finding a path to true flourishing. Unlike self-improvement systems offering quick-fix mood boosts, his framework focuses on functioning well: taking simple but powerful steps to hold our emotions loosely, becoming more accepting of ourselves and others, and carving out daily moments for the activities that create cycles of meaning, connection, and
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Reinvigorating spirit in a draining world.

If life's pace has you feeling a bit worn down, "Languishing" could be like a breath of fresh air for you. Corey Keyes dives into strategies that aim to rekindle your inner vitality. You might find it to be a much-needed companion in rediscovering joy and energy in everyday life amidst the chaos of the modern world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.