TED: How to stop languishing and start finding flow | Adam Grant

The video explores the concept of languishing, a state of stagnation and aimlessness, exacerbated by the pandemic. It introduces the idea of 'flow' as a remedy, emphasizing mastery, mindfulness, and mattering. The speaker shares personal experiences, including playing Mario Kart, to illustrate how these elements can help overcome languishing. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to find their own sources of flow and connection.

What term does the speaker use to describe a state of stagnation and aimlessness?

• Languishing

• Burnout

• Anxiety

• Depression

Who coined the term 'languishing'?

• Mariah Carey

• Corey Keyes

• Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

• Leslie Perlow

What is the term used to describe the pressure to always be positive?

• Positive reinforcement

• Chronic optimism

• Optimistic bias

• Toxic positivity

What is the best predictor of well-being according to the speaker?

• Gratitude

• Happiness

• Flow

• Optimism

What activity helped the speaker find flow during the pandemic?

• Gardening

• Playing Mario Kart

• Cooking

• Reading

What are the three conditions of the speaker's Mario Kart theory of peak flow?

• Mindfulness, Motivation, Mattering

• Motivation, Mindfulness, Mastery

• Mastery, Motivation, Mattering

• Mastery, Mindfulness, Mattering

What does the speaker suggest is the antidote to languishing?

• Meditation

• Joyful activities

• Productivity

• Exercise

According to the speaker, what is more important than the frequency of communication?

• The depth of connection

• The medium of communication

• The content of communication

• The length of communication

What does the speaker suggest we need to rethink about mental health?

• The understanding of mental health and well-being

• The importance of therapy

• The role of medication

• The definition of happiness

What does the speaker imply is a common misconception about not being depressed or burned out?

• It means you're content

• It means you're happy

• It means you're not struggling

• It means you're successful