Keeping positive people around and negative ones away starts by having clear goals for your life . It’s about knowing (really knowing) what’s really important for you. Once you know that, you’ll be able to tell who is in line with your priorities – and who isn’t. If you’re serious about this, I suggest that you screen your life and make a list of both the positive and negative influencers in your life. Identify who is bringing good into your life – and who’s taking away from you. Then it’s a matter of having strategies to bring in positive influencers and keep out negative ones. For example, if a negative influencer lives in your building, rehearse your response next time that you bump into them in the elevator or parking lot. How will you minimize your contact with them – while being polite? What will you answer if they invite you for a coffee? Having a few lines top of mind is helpful in these situations. Simply put, expect that negative influencers will drop into your life – and be prepared to manage them. I’d LOVE to know how this works for you. Stay in touch,
Silvana