Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Negative People...

Negative People...
We all have a few around us...workplace, family, friends, social situations.

When we pay attention, we often realize how draining they are.  The negative impacts are often more felt than seen.

And when we cannot avoid interactions with them, we have to find ways to consciously deal with them.  Negativity is contagious!

Here is a wonderful article speaks briefly on Negative People.

9 Helpful Tips To Deal With Negative People:
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/9-helpful-tips-to-deal-with-negative-people.html

1.  Don't Get Into An Argument With Them...
2.  Empathize With Them
3.  Lend A Helping Hand
4.  Stick To Light Topics
5.  Ignore The Negative Comments
6.  Praise The Person For The Positive Things
7.  Hang Out in 3's or More People
8.  Be Responsible For Your Reaction
9.  Reduce Contact/Avoid Them

...Next Week on Tuesday..."Am I Too Negative?"

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