Post by Columbia Business School

What is the true cost of fitting in? When you downplay key parts of your identity at work, at school, or in social settings, the long-term effects can manifest as increased stress and a weakened sense of belonging, according to research by Associate Professor Michael Slepian and Assistant Professor Derek Brown. Affirming who you are, by contrast, may be critical to long-term well-being. https://lnkd.in/ez3-5G-M