tertiary · Cynicism

Critical

Part of the Burnout Wheel

What is Critical?

Everything looks flawed. You see problems, inefficiencies, and failures everywhere, often accurately.

When you might feel critical

Critical is a specific form of negative, which itself is a type of cynicism. You might experience this feeling in situations where cynicism is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define critical.

Emotional Hierarchy

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Related Emotions

Going-Through-Motions

You show up but you're not present. Work has become a mechanical process devoid ...

Checked-Out

Mentally absent even when physically present. You've withdrawn your investment....

Disengaged

No longer connected to the work, people, or mission. You're there in body only....

Bitter

Resentment toward the work, organization, or people. What you once cared about n...

Pessimistic

Expecting the worst. You've lost faith that things can improve or that effort ma...

Withdrawn

Pulling back from colleagues, clients, or the mission. Connection feels too cost...

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