Many of use are familiar with the term; "You're a product of you the company you keep." I believe this not only applies to our friends and associates, but family members as well. Avoiding the people that we're close to isn't an ideal scenario to be in. However, when people, even the ones that we're close to are putting out negative vibes, then it's time to start considering whether or not we need to be around them. What's up people? It's Brad H with another edition of 'Brad H's Perspective'. Hope everyone is doing well, and thanks for reading.As you can undoubtedly tell from the title and the first paragraph, this post deals with staying away from negative people. If you're a person that naturally thinks positive, then alienating negativity probably isn't much of a concern for you. But what do you do when someone that is maybe a close friend or family member is constantly bringing negativity your way? Maybe it's someone that you see on an everyday basis. Maybe a colleague, a classmate, or someone that you live with. Basically, I'm talking about people that you most likely have to be around for some reason or another.
The truth is that as long as we're alive, there is no way to avoid negativity. It's everywhere around us; happening in the world everyday, and with every passing moment. However, just because negative things are going to happen, doesn't mean we have to participate in it. Remember my post from last week that dealt with how our minds control a lot of the factors we deal with in life? Our minds can defeat negativity as well. Negative people are toxic. Their bad energy will rub off on us if we allow it. We have to do whatever we must to avoid negative people. Not only does this mean physically, but emotionally as well.
It's important to learn to tune people out. When people come around you with negative talk etc, you can always go for a walk, or just leave period. If you're around people gossiping etc, you don't have to participate. If someone says something that hurts your feelings, it's okay for it to affect you for a bit. Let it simmer and die down. Remember and know that how you view yourself is much more powerful than what anyone else can say to or about you.
It's impossible to completely defeat the negative forces that come with life, but there is always a way. It can be a daily battle to overcome, but the war is never over. Lets focus on avoiding and tuning out negative people and negative forces. Remember that positive thinking is powerful magic. Lets use that magic to change our minds and our lives for the better. Well that's it for this time folks. Thanks again for tuning into my blog. I really appreciate all of the feedback that I've received over the months, and it's good to know that people are reading. I'll see you all in the next one. Thanks again, and peace to everyone!
Such a well-written article. I second you on what you've said!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Oindrila. Your comment means so much. :)
DeleteLife is definitely too short to deal with a ton of negativity on a regular basis....and it's exponentially more difficult to avoid when it comes from those that are supposed to be closest. Great advice!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Deborah for stopping by. You're absolutely right in your assessment. Glad you found my advice helpful, and I'm even more appreciative that you left your own personal feedback. Best wishes to you!
DeleteWell said! Well written! You still have the gift of expressing your thoughts effectively. You're so right that it is a daily battle, more for some than others. But sometimes you can fight negativity with a little seed of positivity planted here and there - and over time, you can create more positivity around you by carefully reacting to negative people in non-threatening but positive comments. Often, those negative people will turn slightly positive towards you, and naturally reduce their own negativity. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Gary for the great comment and advice. I always appreciate and value your opinions. All the best!
DeleteGreat article, and very well written. You are in the process of creating a self-help site here. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Maggie! I really appreciate you stopping by. Comments such as the one you left help inspire me to keep going forward with this. All the best to you!
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