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September 16, 2024
The concept of languishing has come up a lot lately. Not just because I listen to psychology podcasts and am always drawn to something that explains curious patterns in human behavior. When things like cost of living challenges and increased political unrest or uncertainty are layered on top of our every day lives, it’s easy to see how people fall into a state of languishing. It’s particularly relevant as the summer season tails off, the kids go back to school and we’re all facing colder months with a long stretch before the next vacation.
Languishing isn’t depression. It’s the opposite of flourishing though. Getting by. Feeling Blah. Lackluster. Disconnected. People languish in prison. Teenagers are prone to a bit of languishing as they figure out their place in the world. The Covid pandemic was also the trigger for increased languish globally.
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