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How to Deal With Negative People
Negative people love bringing others down. It can sometimes seem like that is the only thing they enjoy doing. So what should you do when faced with a negative, friend, colleague or family member? At first you listen, offering a compassionate ear and hoping their negativity is just a passing phase. After all, everyone has a bad day now and again.
But if you are dealing with a habitually pessimistic person, you are at risk of being drained emotionally. Negativity can be contagious, and if you don’t take action to protect your mindset, you may find your mood infected hostility.
Hiding is not a good option, so try something better: disarm their negativity and shield yourself from their hostility using these simple strategies.
DON’T BUY INTO THEIR NEGATIVITY
Do not allow yourself to become infected with toxic negativity. Do not engage in a difficult person’s habitual skepticism. Whatever you do, do not stoop to their level. Maintain your emotional distance. This doesn’t mean ignoring them. Nor should you try to bright side everything. Trying to convince someone to stop being negative may only challenge to them amp up their hostility. A difficult person is probably locked into a negative mindset that is ... more

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