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The Cost of Holding a Grudge against a Coworker Grudges zap your energy and divert your attention to things that are irrelevant, counterproductive, and, worst of all, negative. But the cost of holding onto a grudge isn’t just mental or emotional. Hang onto a grudge for too long and it can trigger a stress response that can also be damaging professionally. |
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