Languishing by Corey Keyes Summary
Overview of Languishing
In "Languishing," sociologist Corey Keyes reveals why we're stuck between depression and flourishing - a condition Adam Grant calls "a must-read revelation." Discover the five vitamins for mental wellness that Arianna Huffington praises as "the roadmap to reignite passion in life."
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核心要点
The Invisible Struggle Between Surviving and Thriving
Have you ever felt like you're watching your own life from the outside-present but not really there? Not depressed enough to stay in bed, but not energized enough to feel alive? This emotional flatness has a name: languishing. When Adam Grant's viral article named this condition during the pandemic, the response was staggering. Millions recognized themselves in his words-from celebrities to everyday people running on empty. But here's what most don't know: this isn't just pandemic fatigue. Research shows 50-60% of people languish during key life transitions, and the consequences go far beyond feeling "meh." Languishing increases vulnerability to mental illness, physical disease, and even premature death. It's the silent epidemic hiding in plain sight, affecting our children, our workplaces, and our communities in ways we're only beginning to understand. Em Beihold's hit "Numb Little Bug" captures languishing perfectly: "Like you're not really happy but you don't wanna die." This resonates because languishing shows up as brain fog, feeling defeated by small setbacks, struggling with relationships, and a fluctuating sense of self-worth. Unlike depression's persistent hopelessness, languishing feels like losing control of your future. The data is sobering: a Hungarian study found direct correlation between languishing severity and self-harm behaviors. Middle schoolers who languish already skip school and experiment with substances. Loneliness among adolescents has nearly doubled in the past decade.
The Crisis Across Every Generation
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Building Purpose, Connection, and Play Into Your Life
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将《Languishing》的核心观点拆解为易于理解的要点，了解创新团队如何创造、协作和成长。
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将《Languishing》提炼为快速记忆要点，突出坦诚、团队合作和创造力的关键原则。
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"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
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"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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