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Research shows that disengaging from our jobs can impact our mental health, motivation, stress levels, responsiveness, and even cognitive function. Worse, withdrawal is self-perpetuating, triggering a troubling cycle that can be difficult to break. If you’re looking to re-engage at work in the new year, incorporating more purposeful interactions into your workday can help. These can interrupt the withdrawal spiral, decreasing loneliness and bringing back your energy, creativity, and sense of purpose. Five small actions can help you build meaningful connections throughout your day: src) Initiate or join a collaborative project; 2) Host a small brainstorming session; 3) Seek out peer input; 4) Step away from your desk; and 5) Seek out community.
If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your job recently, you’re not alone. The numbers are stark: More than half of U.S. workers feel disengaged from their jobs, creating substantial costs not only for their organizations but for their own careers and wellbeing.
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