LOVE CONQUERS ALL
| We have already looked at the impact that your closest friends have on your path to success and on ways to establish better friendships. While it certainly isn’t easy to break free from the comfort of old friendships, it always remains a possibility to cultivate new ones when you realise that your closest friendships aren’t beneficial to your goals or dreams. Cutting people out of your life is never easy, but you’ll find that being without negative friends is significantly better than being with them. But what can you do if the person bringing you down is blood related? After all, you can’t dump your relatives and get new ones… Being around negative siblings, parents or other relatives can be difficult. It can be extremely stressful and emotionally draining to deal with a family member who is constantly negative. Remember that their bad mood may have nothing to do with you. It is probable that they are going through difficult circumstances or struggle from past traumas. It may be hard for them to control their moods or regulate how they feel or communicate. Try to talk to them in a supportive way to see things from their perspective. Be the person who understands, listens, and encourage. Become the person with the hands that comfort and care. Do not hesitate to assist and to reach out with love. |
Dr Ora Marx
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