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quiet thriving
What does quiet thriving mean?
Taking deliberate steps to re-engage and find satisfaction in one's current role, such as building relationships or reshaping tasks, positioned as the positive counterpart to quiet quitting.
"Instead of quiet quitting, she tried quiet thriving and volunteered for the project she actually cared about."
Origin
Coined by psychotherapist Lesley Alderman in a 2022 Washington Post piece as a response to quiet quitting.
Frequently asked questions
What is quiet thriving?
Taking deliberate steps to feel more engaged and fulfilled in your current job, such as building relationships or reshaping your tasks.
How is it the opposite of quiet quitting?
Where quiet quitting means disengaging and doing the bare minimum, quiet thriving means actively re-engaging to find satisfaction in the role.
Who coined quiet thriving?
Psychotherapist Lesley Alderman in a 2022 Washington Post piece.
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