Routine Cynicism:
“Cynicism, an unceasing attitude of negativity, has become an interpersonal epidemic that limits lives in organizations and families” (Arnett, 1999, p. 13).
“Cynicism…‘contempt for whatever is or might be proposed; it is a constant act of fault finding, a general rejection of the pleasure of life”’ (Arnett, 1999, p. 13).
Three key ways to develop a cynical outlook:
1. The formulation of unrealistically high expectations, of oneself and/or other people.
2. The experience of disappointment, in oneself and in others.
3. Disillusion, the sense of being let down, deceived, betrayed, or used by others.
Routine cynicism is an important concept because it is interesting just how negative people are even if they do not know they are this way. It is …show more content…
Or at least this is what people tell themselves. Many people fear the worst, therefore, they make themselves aware of these fears in order to mentally prepare themselves for when they take place. However, the “worst” does not always happen, if not ever. I personally believe that people constantly remind themselves of the negative taking place in the world or what could happen so that they can figure out how to take on whatever happens. Yet, people spend so much time thinking about the negatives that could happen, instead of focusing on the positive events currently taking place. Nevertheless, people should not let cynicism take over their lives. Life is great and there are many things to be grateful for and everyone needs to identify what is great about their lives and focus on that. If people made the effort to focus on the positives in their lives instead of the negatives, then routine cynicism would not take place. More importantly, people need to be aware that since they are humans they tend to focus on the negatives
“Cynicism, an unceasing attitude of negativity, has become an interpersonal epidemic that limits lives in organizations and families” (Arnett, 1999, p. 13).
“Cynicism…‘contempt for whatever is or might be proposed; it is a constant act of fault finding, a general rejection of the pleasure of life”’ (Arnett, 1999, p. 13).
Three key ways to develop a cynical outlook:
1. The formulation of unrealistically high expectations, of oneself and/or other people.
2. The experience of disappointment, in oneself and in others.
3. Disillusion, the sense of being let down, deceived, betrayed, or used by others.
Routine cynicism is an important concept because it is interesting just how negative people are even if they do not know they are this way. It is …show more content…
Or at least this is what people tell themselves. Many people fear the worst, therefore, they make themselves aware of these fears in order to mentally prepare themselves for when they take place. However, the “worst” does not always happen, if not ever. I personally believe that people constantly remind themselves of the negative taking place in the world or what could happen so that they can figure out how to take on whatever happens. Yet, people spend so much time thinking about the negatives that could happen, instead of focusing on the positive events currently taking place. Nevertheless, people should not let cynicism take over their lives. Life is great and there are many things to be grateful for and everyone needs to identify what is great about their lives and focus on that. If people made the effort to focus on the positives in their lives instead of the negatives, then routine cynicism would not take place. More importantly, people need to be aware that since they are humans they tend to focus on the negatives