Beware the perils of cynicism

Cynicism is an easy habit to adopt, but new research indicates that it negatively affects our mental and physical health.

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Beware the perils of cynicism

This Wall Street Journal article highlights Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki's work on the pitfalls of cynicism and techniques we can use to find more balance.

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