01 Sep Is it time to say goodbye to some of those toxic people in your life?
If happiness is built around the notion that “other people matter”…
And if happiness depends on good quality relationships…
Then happiness almost certainly also requires knowing when to get rid of certain people in certain parts of your life…
via Inc.com by Peter Economy
“Life is full of surprises and so are people. Live a life that is filled with people who will build you up, and say goodbye to those who tear you down.”
We all want to live happy lives and be surrounded by genuine people–people who care about us in our personal and professional lives. In a nutshell, we want to be in good company, which is completely natural. Being in good company gives meaning to our lives. We have the power to wisely choose who we welcome into our lives and who we let go of.
Yes, there are times when we need to let go of bad company. It is true that it is better to be alone than to be in bad company. However, as humans, we are not meant to live in isolation. Researchers have found that a lack of close companionship is as damaging to your health as smoking.
Here’s a guide to know when people in your circle of life are bad company for you.
They are negative.
You do not have control over what negative people say to you and to others. However, you have control over what you permit them to say or not say to you. Their words and actions can easily invade your heart and mind, and this can be extremely toxic for you. Remember that you cannot change anyone nor keep making excuses for people’s bad and negative behavior, nor should you even try…
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