3 Ways to Stay Positive When Negative People Drain You

“When people try to bring you down, remember that you have two choices.  You can either let them, or help pick them up.” – Chris Butler

When living in such a fast paced world, we tend to encounter a few pessimists here-and-there. When we pass by a negative person on the street we have the privilege to leave them behind, along with the dark cloud that hovers over their head. Unfortunately, the pessimist that brings you down isn’t always the random bad tempered person in public; sometimes it’s a best-friend, an in-law, or even a parent. It can be difficult to maintain a healthy relationship with these types of people, and if a positive relationship is something you desire, you’ll need to make sure their energy doesn’t affect you so much that you feel drained yourself. Remember these 3 tips to keep your own inner wellspring of positivity full around negative, draining people. Continue reading.

Originally posted on Power of Positivity.