Encouragementology
Kendell Boysen
Seeing Clearly: The Difference Between Critical and Cynical
Seeing Clearly: The Difference Between Critical and Cynical
Seeing Clearly: The Difference Between Critical and Cynical
Thursday 20th November 2025
Explore the difference between critical and cynical thinking with Kendell Boysen. Discover how these mindsets affect your recovery journey.
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Episode Overview
- Critical thinking leads to clarity and growth.
- Cynicism often acts as self-protection but limits possibilities.
- Slowing reactions can help maintain a critical mindset.
- Check emotional filters before forming opinions.
- Separate content from storytellers for unbiased judgement.
"Being critical opens the door to growth; cynicism slams it shut."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Kendell Boysen, a professional life and recovery coach, invites you to explore the intriguing difference between being critical and cynical in this enlightening episode of Encouragementology. Boysen delves into how these mindsets shape our perception of the world and influence our decisions. Are you the type to take things at face value or do you shut them down with scepticism?
Somewhere in between lies the sweet spot that allows for growth without the burden of distrust. Boysen shares how a critical mindset can lead to clarity, while cynicism might leave you stuck behind a wall of doubt. With a touch of humour and warmth, Boysen encourages listeners to bring their own critical eye to what they see, hear, and feel. She discusses how critical thinking requires effort and engagement, like holding up a lantern in a dark room.
Cynicism, on the other hand, is often rooted in mistrust and can become a form of self-protection that ultimately shuts out growth. Boysen offers practical advice on maintaining a healthy, critical mindset without slipping into cynicism. She suggests slowing reactions, checking emotional filters, and separating content from storytellers as ways to stay open-minded. This episode is a refreshing reminder that clarity comes from curiosity and intentional thinking rather than automatic scepticism. Ready to see the world through a clearer lens?
Kendell Boysen has got your back with tips that just might change your perspective.