[dropcap]I[/dropcap]t’s easy to become cynical in today’s world. Just watch the news, or read your Facebook newsfeed, or watch a political debate and the cynicism will begin to creep up on you. There are numerous things to complain about from government spending to the presidential candidates to bad service at the Olive Garden. It can be overwhelming, especially with so many media outlets being used for complaints. Beyond feeling anxious and stressed-out by the many problems swirling around us, cynicism can lead to a litany of negative consequences. According to research published in