Many of us have people in our lives who, to put it bluntly, bring us down. Heck, even if we are not always upbeat, if you spend much time with negative people, it can be a drain. If you are regularly exposed to downer influences, their attitudes and moods can weasel their way into your soul and strip you of your well-being and sense of peace. Even your world view can become skewed by their incessant lack of enthusiasm.
Under the influence of a negative person, you might even second guess yourself on important decisions, feel sad, uncomfortable or depressed.
So how can you stay positive around negative people?
Keep your power. Negative people’s pessimistic outlook can drag down your mood making you feel sullen and cynical. In my opinion, allowing a negative person to dictate your emotions gives them too much power. This means you’re responsible for your mood and outlook, do not let anyone else sour it.
Remember it’s not about you. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got from my parents was “it has nothing to do with you.” Negative people are negative; if they’re critical or harsh, they’re like that with everyone. Don’t make it too personal.
Counterattack with positivity. Some people are being so negative simply because they know it can rile you. So, if your boss say, “Those shoes are an interesting choice,” try countering with “I love your top today.” If your colleague constantly complains about the weather, reply with how pretty the sky looks. When some people realize their negativity falls on deaf ears, they may give up the comedowns.
Look for the positive. Even in people who you feel are negative, always try to find some positivity within. Sure, maybe they complain a lot, but maybe they’re also the first to offer to pet-sit when you go on vacation.
Keep yourself busy with positive things and stay away from their negative chats, but do not forget to always be pleasant while keeping a space between you and them. Surround yourself with positive vibes and be positive xx
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