Avoiding Toxic People and Negativity
In our busy lives, we are constantly exposing ourselves to all kinds of people. Though it may be hard to distinguish, sometimes the people that we surround ourselves with are toxic in nature. It is important to recognize this, and then follow certain steps to make sure that this negative energy does not affect who you are, and how you live your life. Whether the relationship is of a romantic or friendly nature, the same rules apply. One of the keys to making yourself happy and protecting yourself from such negativity is to realize that you do indeed have control of your life. You are in charge of what you accept and what you choose to let go, no matter the situation.
It can be difficult at first to know if someone is having a negative effect on your life, but they will begin to show certain signs that you can pinpoint to know whether or not they are a person you want to place yourself around. Someone who at any point tries to control, manipulate, or diminish your character is more often than not someone who is toxic; they are highly selfish and only desire to please themselves. If you wish to learn more on how to determine whether someone is toxic, I have linked a great resource here.
There is no reason for you to accept anything that is less than what you deserve. If you feel as though you are in a situation that you are being treated unfairly, you have the right to stand up for yourself. So, the question becomes, how do we do this? How do we keep ourselves upbeat and positive even when it may seem as though the toxic person is unavoidable? This can be answered in a few ways. One great method is to train yourself to acknowledge when someone is treating you in a way that resembles a toxic situation. By realizing that this person's actions are a reflection of them and not you, you can begin to determine whether or not this situation is worth getting upset over. The more you choose to let go of negativity the happier you will be. Another option is to not be involved with the person altogether. Sometimes the only way to win with a toxic person is to simply not play along. Though this may not be possible for you in a workplace or home environment, choosing to ignore them or stay silent in the situation can avoid further disruptions and negativity.
As mentioned in the article that I previously linked, "Some people can't be pleased and some people won't be good for you - and many times that will have nothing to do with you. You can always say no to unnecessary crazy." You need to be confident in who you are, and the kind of treatment you deserve to be given.
Have you experienced a toxic situation, where you were able to overcome the negativity? Let me know in the comments below.
Until next time,
Anne
It can be difficult at first to know if someone is having a negative effect on your life, but they will begin to show certain signs that you can pinpoint to know whether or not they are a person you want to place yourself around. Someone who at any point tries to control, manipulate, or diminish your character is more often than not someone who is toxic; they are highly selfish and only desire to please themselves. If you wish to learn more on how to determine whether someone is toxic, I have linked a great resource here.
There is no reason for you to accept anything that is less than what you deserve. If you feel as though you are in a situation that you are being treated unfairly, you have the right to stand up for yourself. So, the question becomes, how do we do this? How do we keep ourselves upbeat and positive even when it may seem as though the toxic person is unavoidable? This can be answered in a few ways. One great method is to train yourself to acknowledge when someone is treating you in a way that resembles a toxic situation. By realizing that this person's actions are a reflection of them and not you, you can begin to determine whether or not this situation is worth getting upset over. The more you choose to let go of negativity the happier you will be. Another option is to not be involved with the person altogether. Sometimes the only way to win with a toxic person is to simply not play along. Though this may not be possible for you in a workplace or home environment, choosing to ignore them or stay silent in the situation can avoid further disruptions and negativity.
As mentioned in the article that I previously linked, "Some people can't be pleased and some people won't be good for you - and many times that will have nothing to do with you. You can always say no to unnecessary crazy." You need to be confident in who you are, and the kind of treatment you deserve to be given.
Until next time,
Anne
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