As human beings, we can’t help but be influenced by what the people around us say and do. Inevitably, toxic people come into our lives—people who drag us down instead of building us up (or at least, not harming us!) If someone drains you of energy, makes you lose confidence or feel worse about yourself, cut off contact.

This is easier said than done, since we all want to be loved or at least liked. Try applying a checklist. Ask yourself a few key questions.

Does that person…

• Talk only about themselves?
• Focus solely on what I can do for them?
• Make me feel stressed or heavy at the thought of interacting with them?
• Suck me into a negative mind-frame?
• Make me doubt my abilities?

If you answered yes to even one of these, it’s time to either change your responses—or cut the cord.

Hang Out with Positive People

There’s a second part to getting rid of toxic people in your life: Actively replace them positive people instead! Join a networking group such as Women in Public Relations to find like-minded women in your field.

If you rid yourself of the overly-critical or doom-and-gloomers, you’ll quickly find yourself attracting more of the same type if you don’t seek out positive people to connect with.

Hanging out with positive people will raise your energy and vibrations—and toxic people will no longer be attracted to you.

Some things in life work well, but some things just don’t! If you are like many women in public relations these are the things that could be keeping you from your ultimate success and happiness. 2019 is the year to make some big changes! Who’s with us?

Please follow along and let’s stretch our limits and change our habits that no longer work – together. Over the next couple of months, we are sharing some mind-hacks to help you create a whole new way of thinking for 2019 geared to propel you towards not only your goals but a happier, successful life.

If you want to take it a step further and find success, you can sign up for our wealth building workshop designed specifically for busy women in public relations!

Are you ready to build your dream life? Even though it won’t happen overnight, it IS possible to make serious change, so you can recognize the right earning opportunities for your PR career or business.

We encourage you to dig even deeper and take ACTION in four areas of your business and PR career: finances, streams of income, investing, and business expansion. These are the pillars of our online workshop, Wealth Building Strategies for Women in Public Relations.

If you haven’t already, please join us in the Women in PR Academy for monthly PR career and lifestyle inspiration.

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