How to Practice Healthy Detachment without Quiet Quitting?

Healthy detachment at work is often misunderstood. Does it mean not caring enough about your job, or caring smartly about yourself too? In this episode of Workwise with Naukri, we’re joined by Mansee Singhal, Careers Leader, Mercer, to decode what it truly means to care deeply about your work without being consumed by it.

From setting healthy boundaries to handling “always-on” work culture guilt, Mansee explains how employees can stay invested, build resilience, and still protect their mental space. She also discusses why over-attachment often leads to burnout and how managers can spot early signs of emotional fatigue on their teams.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✅ The difference between caring deeply and overinvesting in work

✅ How to set healthy boundaries without hurting career growth

✅ The psychological signs of burnout and quiet quitting

✅ How to respond to feedback without taking it personally

✅ Why resilience and self-care are essential for long-term success

✅ How employers can identify and support over-detached employees