How to deal with negative people

If one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch,  the havoc that a Negative Nancy or a Negative Nigel can create is profound. Toxic people are everywhere, and most of us know at least one or two in the form of a nagging friend, a cynical boss, or a pessimistic companion. They are good at dusting you with the poison of negativity, right from head to toe.   Most of the times, we unknown-willingly let them win over our thoughts, actions, and feelings. They intrude in an unwelcomed manner, the reason why negative people are not entirely unavoidable. You cannot change their words or deeds but can tweak your response to avoid or pare down the devastating impact.

Here is how you can retain your power and win over the detrimental effects of negative people around you:

Keep tabs on your time

The notoriously pessimistic people will leave no stones unturned to monopolise your time, even when they are away from you.  Never let them steal your time, energy and happiness. Always strike a positive conversation or limit the time you spend talking, thinking, or worrying about them and their unpleasant conversation.  It helps invest the least amount of time on negative people.

The right attitude matters

The longer the time spent with negative people, the quicker you spoil your mood. Their pessimism and eternal gloominess will drain out your motivation and change your perspectives about people and things. A conscious step to choose the right attitude will prevent negative people from dictating your thoughts and emotions.

Redirect your thoughts

Negative people are awfully distracting and often monopolise your thoughts and actions all day long. Stop fearing, worrying, and dissecting their thoughts and actions. Instead, take a  deliberate effort to increase the effort and energy to uphold  positive thoughts.

Productive steps and actions

Take control over the she-makes-me-so-mad thoughts, because it’s tempting to indulge in blame games and rob you of the power to control your thoughts and feeling. Take accountability and respond judiciously. Avoid being a victim of circumstances and remain true to your optimistic thinking.

Have positive people around

They keep you balanced and brighten your spirit, even if negative minds rub off on you all the time.

It’s easy to take back your power and not let negative people in everyday life bring you down.