In this case, a roommate and for the rest of us, it could be anyone from a friend to family member. I feel that we all get this from time to time and we may be the negative nancies in our life!!! Let's first be the positive person who adds energy to a situation over draining other people's energy.
For others:
- Make sure they're being negative and not cautious or helpful with some information that may appear negative. Not every negative comment indicates a negative person. The person may be careful, skeptical, or offering a challenge for you to consider.
- Find what they like and stick to those topics. If they try to switch to something negative, switch again. Apply this with people that it's hard to reduce spending time with.
- Call them out. Sometimes, let them know. Make it clear that you have standards and that they are not living up to those standards. I feel this is something to do before the next step.
- Reduce your time with them. This is very easy to do and will help with people that you are not forced to be around.
What do you do with the negative people in your life?
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