DO you ever catch yourself wasting your time on a negative person? It can be anything from having that person say something unkind to you to trying to talk that person into a more positive approach to life. You suddenly realize that you’re wasting your own precious time that could be spent enjoying more wonderful things. When this all clicks, it also occurs to you that you’ve wasted time in the past worrying and stressing about things that negative people bring to the surface – from jealousy to simple callousness. Whatever the case may be, you don’t have time for that kind of talk or anxiety and neither do I. It’s not worth the worry or the stress – instead it’s time to hold your head high and do you. Curious why I don’t waste my time with negative people? Let’s take a look.
Why & How Not to Waste Time With Negative People
#1. Stay the course to success. I always put my best foot forward and my ultimate goal is to achieve all the things I put my mind to. When your mind is set on success, the last place you want to be wasting time is worrying about what negative people are saying – whether it’s to your face or behind your back. There’s nothing worse than looking back at how you spent an afternoon only to realize all your energy was expended on someone who was trying to bring you down. Spend your time with people who raise you up! Who make you feel good and believe in your hopes and dreams just like you do.
#2. Negativity is contagious. Here’s the thing with getting caught up in the drama – you can’t get it off your mind and suddenly, it’s not just you who is feeling those negative effects. It’s your partner, your lover, your friends, your colleagues – and soon enough the negativity spreads like wildfire. And, once you’re in that deep – it’s extremely difficult to get out. So, don’t even go there. Turn your head and your mind the other way. When you hear something negative, combat it with a positive and most of all – don’t get caught up in the drama.
#3. Don’t ever let the word ‘can’t’ into your vocabulary. There are a lot of naysayers out there and before you even get started, those are the people who you don’t want in your court. They are the ones who will tell you “you can’t” or “you’ll never” or “there’s just no way.” Is that the type of energy you want for your life? Absolutely not! It’s on you to keep it positive. Surround yourself with like-minded thinkers who are excited to try new things, go after big dreams and who will let nothing get in their way. Fill your vocabulary with “I can” and “I will.”
#4. When it comes down to it – positivity paves the way. A positive attitude and a can-do spirit will help you not only set the course to achieve your dreams, but more importantly – stay the course when times get tough. I’ve learned the hard way a few times and now I am here to say that I do not waste my time with negative people anymore. I love to surround myself with positive vibes and an attitude of strength and fortitude. Watch out world – there’s no stopping someone with a spirit of success and a big smile from ear to ear.
