Surround yourself with positive people

Look at this positivity posse! I'll surround myself with them any day :)

Have you ever noticed how much other people's energy can impact your mood? It’s something that I’ve become more attuned to over the years, but it wasn’t always that way. I vividly remember my college days when I was working as a waitress, and how easily I could be dragged down by the negativity around me. There were certain co-workers whose presence seemed to drain the life right out of me. I would start my shift feeling upbeat and energized, but after just a few interactions with them, I’d feel like a completely different person—down, negative, and exhausted. And those were just my fellow servers. The anxiety that came with dealing with snippy or demanding customers was on a whole other level. Even now, years later, I still have the occasional “waitressing nightmare” that jolts me awake with a jolt of stress and unease.

Can anyone else relate to this?

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve become much more aware of the impact that others’ energy has on me, and I’ve learned to identify negative people much more quickly. Now, when I sense that someone is bringing negativity into my life, I don’t hesitate to steer myself in the opposite direction. I consciously choose to surround myself with positive, uplifting people who bring out the best in me, and I make it a point to instill this mindset in my boys as well. They may roll their eyes at me, but I’m always reminding them to pay attention to how others make them feel, and just as importantly, to be mindful of how they make others feel. My hope is that they grow up to be a positive influence in the world, spreading light and kindness wherever they go.

Thanks for reading, friends.
Annie xo

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