You cannot always choose your circumstances, but you can always choose your attitude.
Dr Timothy Low ,PBM,Author,CEO,Board Director
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At home, at work, in all aspects of life, you will face people who see the glass as half-empty.
They think the deck is stacked against them and that the grass is always greener in someone else’s yard.
You would rather not deal with these negative people.
They stomp on your mojo and bring a productive day to a grinding halt.
Unfortunately, you can’t always duck out,
especially if they are a customer whose business you value or
a longtime friend who has seen you through tough times, pessimistic attitude and all.
So, what can you do when you feel someone’s negative energy encroaching on your personal space?
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Keep control of your own attitude.
No matter who in your life is causing you grief, dealing with negative people is at best stressful.
At worst, it’s destructive to your happiness.
The secret to staying sane starts with letting go of the notion that you can reform the other person’s outlook.
Focus instead on how to keep yourself from being sucked into that quicksand of negativity.
The only thing you can truly control is?your own attitude.
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“Gandhi said, ‘I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.’
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You can choose how much another person’s attitude affects you.
The main thing is to never lose your cool—although I’ve come close.
Through the years, I have developed a strategy for handling tough customer moments.
“If you’re upset, don’t respond right away.
Take a minute to breathe or move onto something else before replying.”
That way, when you do deal with the client, you are in a calmer state of mind.
Ultimately, how you deal with negative people in your life says as much about your personality as theirs.
You have a choice:
Join them or rise above them!
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1 周Thanks for sharing Dr Timothy Low ,PBM,Author,CEO,Board Director . Attitude is altitude.
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1 周Thank you for sharing these valuable insights Dr. Low. You've highlighted a crucial point about maintaining our own emotional wellbeing. The Gandhi quote particularly resonates - it's a powerful reminder that while we can't control others' attitudes, we absolutely can control how we respond to them. In my experience, this mindset has been transformative in both professional and personal interactions. Keeping our own attitude in check truly is the key to navigating challenging situations.
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1 周Dr Timothy Low ,PBM,Author,CEO,Board Director Thanks for sharing. That's a powerful way to protect your peace. It's important to set boundaries and protect your mind from negativity.