{"id":3803,"date":"2023-05-05T14:53:43","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T14:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.mindletic.com\/?p=3803"},"modified":"2023-05-10T15:33:44","modified_gmt":"2023-05-10T15:33:44","slug":"blog-we-have-to-talk-about-alienation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/lt\/blog-we-have-to-talk-about-alienation\/","title":{"rendered":"Alienation: We Have to Talk About It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3803\" class=\"elementor elementor-3803\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5833f21 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"5833f21\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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Alienation topic. Mindletic blog.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figure-alienation-284x300.png 284w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figure-alienation-970x1024.png 970w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figure-alienation-768x811.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figure-alienation-1454x1536.png 1454w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figure-alienation-1939x2048.png 1939w, https:\/\/www.mindletic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Mindletic-blog-abstract-figure-alienation-11x12.png 11w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 284px) 100vw, 284px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-50c308f\" data-id=\"50c308f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad44a45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad44a45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\"><strong>Have you ever experienced a feeling of helplessness, feeling of being left out of the conversation, or that the world seems empty and meaningless? Have you felt all these feelings and noticed how they created distance from your work, family, or friends? Well, psychologists call it alienation.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>Alienation is defined as a deep-rooted sense of dissatisfaction with one\u2019s personal existence and one\u2019s social physical environment or in oneself. It is a complex state that can affect many of us from time to time. We tend to lose connection with ourselves or our surroundings. It is like being in a room full of people and being unable to connect with anyone or barely start a conversation. Sometimes it is expressed as the feeling of loneliness, which causes uncomfortable sadness or anxiety. It can be truly difficult and discouraging, but we are here to help you to get acquainted with it and learn to recognize it.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4bfb74 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no\" data-id=\"d4bfb74\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c4f2f4\" data-id=\"7c4f2f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90df57f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"90df57f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b9bd24 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7b9bd24\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dimensions of alienation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f9ca6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3f9ca6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f64fce5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f64fce5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">Alienation as such is divided into four closely interlinked state-like dimensions.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>Powerlessness <\/strong>\u2013 a perception that one\u2019s behavior cannot control the personal and social outcomes.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>Meaninglessness <\/strong>\u2013 a perception that one\u2019s work does not contribute to the whole.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>Isolation <\/strong>&#8211; lack of sense of belonging.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>Self-estrangement<\/strong> \u2013 lack of personal fulfillment, identity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-278d140 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"278d140\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Alienation at work<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6300970 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"6300970\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bece58 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0bece58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">Alienation at work does not involve emotional investment and thus only causes dissatisfaction and withdrawal for the employee. The absence of rewarding tasks, lack of constructive feedback, and autonomy only generate powerlessness both in work and social life. Whereas, having space to decide on the details of one\u2019s work, having the actual freedom from micromanagement and oppressive leadership strengthens the involvedness and the sense of belonging to the organization. A free individual within the framework of an organization surrounded by supportive co-workers cultivates positive self-realization that in turn has an impact on employees\u2019 creativity and productivity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66e9f40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66e9f40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Self - estrangement<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f71de50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"f71de50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f0d2ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f0d2ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\">Self-estrangement is closely interlinked with job satisfaction as it is one of the moderating factors. However, emotional distancing can also be caused by current pandemic restrictions, loss of social interactions, and the poor quality of interpersonal relationships. You may start feeling disgust towards yourself, despair, and a high degree of dissatisfaction with yourself. Researchers have even found a link between self-estrangement and psychological disorders or worse &#8211; suicide.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Alienation, thus, is a very important concept in our times, when we are filled with desires to establish ourselves properly in the world, gain an appreciation and succeed at work. In order to avoid the negative consequences of alienation, we can learn to recognize it.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-083f34d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"083f34d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to recognize alienation?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10eff1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"10eff1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-618e2b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"618e2b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\"><strong>.Root-cause of pain<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Think thoroughly about which areas of life make you feel helpless, which situations make you feel trapped. Make a distinction between the areas which you can control and which you cannot. Perhaps there are some unresolved problems that have been worrying you lately? Alienation often comes from unresolved issues that we consciously tend to avoid, therefore, be honest with yourself and get to the root cause of your pain.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>.Small steps are better than none<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">We often think that we are not good enough and immediately stop in our tracks when we need to make a difficult decision. It is more than ok not to know which is the right direction or right decision. There is no right or wrong. We are all sculptors of our own existence and whichever direction we will take, it will lead us somewhere. Willingness to take a small step back gives us the opportunity to know where we can go next. Therefore, the next time you feel unsure about yourself, do not stop, be gentle to yourself and ask what is the best thing you can do in this situation. Accept that the situation you are in may be difficult but try adding the tiniest positive aspect to it and see where it goes. We all have our doubts, but that is a very human-like experience we were given.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b70051b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b70051b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Exercises for coping with alienation<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e69ed43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e69ed43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e103699 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e103699\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#1 \/\/ Take up a new hobby<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">When you feel like you do not belong somewhere, try to do something you have never done before, dive into sports or crafts such as knitting or painting. All sorts of crafts and sports allow a certain degree of expression and work therapeutically. This way you will be able to relax, focus on something else and clear your mind.<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#2 \/\/ Seek support from your beloved ones<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Sometimes opening up to someone helps more than holding all distressful emotions all to yourself. Try inviting your old friend for a cup of tea. It is wonderful what different insights can do to us!<\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#3 \/\/ Go forest-bathing<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Originally called Shirin- Yoku means taking in the forest atmosphere during a walk. It is a therapy developed in Japan in the 1980s. Researchers have shown that forest bathing creates a positive calming neuro-psychological effect through changes in the nervous system, reducing the stress hormone cortisol and boosting the immune system. Read how can you practice forest-bathing here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.growwilduk.com\/blog\/5-simple-steps-practising-shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.growwilduk.com\/blog\/5-simple-steps-practising-shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing<\/a><\/p><p class=\"body-large\"><strong>#4 \/\/ Volunteer<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"body-large\">Sometimes identity crisis directs us towards something exciting, why don\u2019t you sign up for being a volunteer for a Red Cross or any kind of festival? Connecting to someone that is actively involved in volunteering can bring back your sense of belonging. 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Have you felt all these feelings and noticed how they created distance from your work, family, or friends? Well, psychologists call it alienation. Alienation is defined as a deep-rooted sense of dissatisfaction with one\u2019s personal existence and one\u2019s social physical environment or in oneself. It is a complex state that can affect many of us from time to time. We tend to lose connection with ourselves or our surroundings. It is like being in a room full of people and being unable to connect with anyone or barely start a conversation. Sometimes it is expressed as the feeling of loneliness, which causes uncomfortable sadness or anxiety. It can be truly difficult and discouraging, but we are here to help you to get acquainted with it and learn to recognize it. Dimensions of alienation Alienation as such is divided into four closely interlinked state-like dimensions. Powerlessness \u2013 a perception that one\u2019s behavior cannot control the personal and social outcomes. Meaninglessness \u2013 a perception that one\u2019s work does not contribute to the whole. Isolation &#8211; lack of sense of belonging. Self-estrangement \u2013 lack of personal fulfillment, identity. Alienation at work Alienation at work does not involve emotional investment and thus only causes dissatisfaction and withdrawal for the employee. The absence of rewarding tasks, lack of constructive feedback, and autonomy only generate powerlessness both in work and social life. Whereas, having space to decide on the details of one\u2019s work, having the actual freedom from micromanagement and oppressive leadership strengthens the involvedness and the sense of belonging to the organization. A free individual within the framework of an organization surrounded by supportive co-workers cultivates positive self-realization that in turn has an impact on employees\u2019 creativity and productivity. Self &#8211; estrangement Self-estrangement is closely interlinked with job satisfaction as it is one of the moderating factors. However, emotional distancing can also be caused by current pandemic restrictions, loss of social interactions, and the poor quality of interpersonal relationships. You may start feeling disgust towards yourself, despair, and a high degree of dissatisfaction with yourself. Researchers have even found a link between self-estrangement and psychological disorders or worse &#8211; suicide. Alienation, thus, is a very important concept in our times, when we are filled with desires to establish ourselves properly in the world, gain an appreciation and succeed at work. In order to avoid the negative consequences of alienation, we can learn to recognize it. How to recognize alienation? .Root-cause of pain Think thoroughly about which areas of life make you feel helpless, which situations make you feel trapped. Make a distinction between the areas which you can control and which you cannot. Perhaps there are some unresolved problems that have been worrying you lately? Alienation often comes from unresolved issues that we consciously tend to avoid, therefore, be honest with yourself and get to the root cause of your pain. .Small steps are better than none We often think that we are not good enough and immediately stop in our tracks when we need to make a difficult decision. It is more than ok not to know which is the right direction or right decision. There is no right or wrong. We are all sculptors of our own existence and whichever direction we will take, it will lead us somewhere. Willingness to take a small step back gives us the opportunity to know where we can go next. Therefore, the next time you feel unsure about yourself, do not stop, be gentle to yourself and ask what is the best thing you can do in this situation. Accept that the situation you are in may be difficult but try adding the tiniest positive aspect to it and see where it goes. We all have our doubts, but that is a very human-like experience we were given. Exercises for coping with alienation #1 \/\/ Take up a new hobby When you feel like you do not belong somewhere, try to do something you have never done before, dive into sports or crafts such as knitting or painting. All sorts of crafts and sports allow a certain degree of expression and work therapeutically. This way you will be able to relax, focus on something else and clear your mind. #2 \/\/ Seek support from your beloved ones Sometimes opening up to someone helps more than holding all distressful emotions all to yourself. Try inviting your old friend for a cup of tea. It is wonderful what different insights can do to us! #3 \/\/ Go forest-bathing Originally called Shirin- Yoku means taking in the forest atmosphere during a walk. It is a therapy developed in Japan in the 1980s. Researchers have shown that forest bathing creates a positive calming neuro-psychological effect through changes in the nervous system, reducing the stress hormone cortisol and boosting the immune system. Read how can you practice forest-bathing here: https:\/\/www.growwilduk.com\/blog\/5-simple-steps-practising-shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing #4 \/\/ Volunteer Sometimes identity crisis directs us towards something exciting, why don\u2019t you sign up for being a volunteer for a Red Cross or any kind of festival? Connecting to someone that is actively involved in volunteering can bring back your sense of belonging. You may create new acquaintances and let loose! 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Have you felt all these feelings and noticed how they created distance from your work, family, or friends? Well, psychologists call it alienation. Alienation is defined as a deep-rooted sense of dissatisfaction with one\u2019s personal existence and one\u2019s social physical environment or in oneself. It is a complex state that can affect many of us from time to time. We tend to lose connection with ourselves or our surroundings. It is like being in a room full of people and being unable to connect with anyone or barely start a conversation. Sometimes it is expressed as the feeling of loneliness, which causes uncomfortable sadness or anxiety. It can be truly difficult and discouraging, but we are here to help you to get acquainted with it and learn to recognize it. Dimensions of alienation Alienation as such is divided into four closely interlinked state-like dimensions. Powerlessness \u2013 a perception that one\u2019s behavior cannot control the personal and social outcomes. Meaninglessness \u2013 a perception that one\u2019s work does not contribute to the whole. Isolation &#8211; lack of sense of belonging. Self-estrangement \u2013 lack of personal fulfillment, identity. Alienation at work Alienation at work does not involve emotional investment and thus only causes dissatisfaction and withdrawal for the employee. The absence of rewarding tasks, lack of constructive feedback, and autonomy only generate powerlessness both in work and social life. Whereas, having space to decide on the details of one\u2019s work, having the actual freedom from micromanagement and oppressive leadership strengthens the involvedness and the sense of belonging to the organization. A free individual within the framework of an organization surrounded by supportive co-workers cultivates positive self-realization that in turn has an impact on employees\u2019 creativity and productivity. Self &#8211; estrangement Self-estrangement is closely interlinked with job satisfaction as it is one of the moderating factors. However, emotional distancing can also be caused by current pandemic restrictions, loss of social interactions, and the poor quality of interpersonal relationships. You may start feeling disgust towards yourself, despair, and a high degree of dissatisfaction with yourself. Researchers have even found a link between self-estrangement and psychological disorders or worse &#8211; suicide. Alienation, thus, is a very important concept in our times, when we are filled with desires to establish ourselves properly in the world, gain an appreciation and succeed at work. In order to avoid the negative consequences of alienation, we can learn to recognize it. How to recognize alienation? .Root-cause of pain Think thoroughly about which areas of life make you feel helpless, which situations make you feel trapped. Make a distinction between the areas which you can control and which you cannot. Perhaps there are some unresolved problems that have been worrying you lately? Alienation often comes from unresolved issues that we consciously tend to avoid, therefore, be honest with yourself and get to the root cause of your pain. .Small steps are better than none We often think that we are not good enough and immediately stop in our tracks when we need to make a difficult decision. It is more than ok not to know which is the right direction or right decision. There is no right or wrong. We are all sculptors of our own existence and whichever direction we will take, it will lead us somewhere. Willingness to take a small step back gives us the opportunity to know where we can go next. Therefore, the next time you feel unsure about yourself, do not stop, be gentle to yourself and ask what is the best thing you can do in this situation. Accept that the situation you are in may be difficult but try adding the tiniest positive aspect to it and see where it goes. We all have our doubts, but that is a very human-like experience we were given. Exercises for coping with alienation #1 \/\/ Take up a new hobby When you feel like you do not belong somewhere, try to do something you have never done before, dive into sports or crafts such as knitting or painting. All sorts of crafts and sports allow a certain degree of expression and work therapeutically. This way you will be able to relax, focus on something else and clear your mind. #2 \/\/ Seek support from your beloved ones Sometimes opening up to someone helps more than holding all distressful emotions all to yourself. Try inviting your old friend for a cup of tea. It is wonderful what different insights can do to us! #3 \/\/ Go forest-bathing Originally called Shirin- Yoku means taking in the forest atmosphere during a walk. It is a therapy developed in Japan in the 1980s. Researchers have shown that forest bathing creates a positive calming neuro-psychological effect through changes in the nervous system, reducing the stress hormone cortisol and boosting the immune system. Read how can you practice forest-bathing here: https:\/\/www.growwilduk.com\/blog\/5-simple-steps-practising-shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing #4 \/\/ Volunteer Sometimes identity crisis directs us towards something exciting, why don\u2019t you sign up for being a volunteer for a Red Cross or any kind of festival? Connecting to someone that is actively involved in volunteering can bring back your sense of belonging. You may create new acquaintances and let loose! 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Have you felt all these feelings and noticed how they created distance from your work, family, or friends? Well, psychologists call it alienation. Alienation is defined as a deep-rooted sense of dissatisfaction with one\u2019s personal existence and one\u2019s social physical environment or in oneself. It is a complex state that can affect many of us from time to time. We tend to lose connection with ourselves or our surroundings. It is like being in a room full of people and being unable to connect with anyone or barely start a conversation. Sometimes it is expressed as the feeling of loneliness, which causes uncomfortable sadness or anxiety. It can be truly difficult and discouraging, but we are here to help you to get acquainted with it and learn to recognize it. Dimensions of alienation Alienation as such is divided into four closely interlinked state-like dimensions. Powerlessness \u2013 a perception that one\u2019s behavior cannot control the personal and social outcomes. Meaninglessness \u2013 a perception that one\u2019s work does not contribute to the whole. Isolation &#8211; lack of sense of belonging. Self-estrangement \u2013 lack of personal fulfillment, identity. Alienation at work Alienation at work does not involve emotional investment and thus only causes dissatisfaction and withdrawal for the employee. The absence of rewarding tasks, lack of constructive feedback, and autonomy only generate powerlessness both in work and social life. Whereas, having space to decide on the details of one\u2019s work, having the actual freedom from micromanagement and oppressive leadership strengthens the involvedness and the sense of belonging to the organization. A free individual within the framework of an organization surrounded by supportive co-workers cultivates positive self-realization that in turn has an impact on employees\u2019 creativity and productivity. Self &#8211; estrangement Self-estrangement is closely interlinked with job satisfaction as it is one of the moderating factors. However, emotional distancing can also be caused by current pandemic restrictions, loss of social interactions, and the poor quality of interpersonal relationships. You may start feeling disgust towards yourself, despair, and a high degree of dissatisfaction with yourself. Researchers have even found a link between self-estrangement and psychological disorders or worse &#8211; suicide. Alienation, thus, is a very important concept in our times, when we are filled with desires to establish ourselves properly in the world, gain an appreciation and succeed at work. In order to avoid the negative consequences of alienation, we can learn to recognize it. How to recognize alienation? .Root-cause of pain Think thoroughly about which areas of life make you feel helpless, which situations make you feel trapped. Make a distinction between the areas which you can control and which you cannot. Perhaps there are some unresolved problems that have been worrying you lately? Alienation often comes from unresolved issues that we consciously tend to avoid, therefore, be honest with yourself and get to the root cause of your pain. .Small steps are better than none We often think that we are not good enough and immediately stop in our tracks when we need to make a difficult decision. It is more than ok not to know which is the right direction or right decision. There is no right or wrong. We are all sculptors of our own existence and whichever direction we will take, it will lead us somewhere. Willingness to take a small step back gives us the opportunity to know where we can go next. Therefore, the next time you feel unsure about yourself, do not stop, be gentle to yourself and ask what is the best thing you can do in this situation. Accept that the situation you are in may be difficult but try adding the tiniest positive aspect to it and see where it goes. We all have our doubts, but that is a very human-like experience we were given. Exercises for coping with alienation #1 \/\/ Take up a new hobby When you feel like you do not belong somewhere, try to do something you have never done before, dive into sports or crafts such as knitting or painting. All sorts of crafts and sports allow a certain degree of expression and work therapeutically. This way you will be able to relax, focus on something else and clear your mind. #2 \/\/ Seek support from your beloved ones Sometimes opening up to someone helps more than holding all distressful emotions all to yourself. Try inviting your old friend for a cup of tea. It is wonderful what different insights can do to us! #3 \/\/ Go forest-bathing Originally called Shirin- Yoku means taking in the forest atmosphere during a walk. It is a therapy developed in Japan in the 1980s. Researchers have shown that forest bathing creates a positive calming neuro-psychological effect through changes in the nervous system, reducing the stress hormone cortisol and boosting the immune system. Read how can you practice forest-bathing here: https:\/\/www.growwilduk.com\/blog\/5-simple-steps-practising-shinrin-yoku-forest-bathing #4 \/\/ Volunteer Sometimes identity crisis directs us towards something exciting, why don\u2019t you sign up for being a volunteer for a Red Cross or any kind of festival? Connecting to someone that is actively involved in volunteering can bring back your sense of belonging. You may create new acquaintances and let loose! 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