This article was co-authored by Alyssa Chang and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Alyssa Chang is a nutrition coach and trainer, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She uses her extensive background in brain-based neuroscience to work with clients on improving their connections with their brain and body to heal, reach goals, and move pain-free. She holds a BS in Kinesiology and Exercise, Nutrition and Wellness from the California State University, East Bay and is certified in Precision Nutrition, Z-health Performance and is certified by the National Council for Strength and Fitness.
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Chances are, you’ve probably met an “energy vampire,” or a negative person who leaves you feeling drained and empty after a simple conversation. Energy vampires can come in all shapes and sizes, whether it’s an attention-hogging relative, a “friend” who loves to play the victim, or a co-worker who won’t stop talking about their problems.[1] While you can’t remove these negative people from your life, you can protect yourself from other people's bad vibes and toxic tendencies. We’ve put together a few simple tips and tricks to help get you on your way.
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QuestionHow can I make my life more positive?Alyssa ChangAlyssa Chang is a nutrition coach and trainer, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. She uses her extensive background in brain-based neuroscience to work with clients on improving their connections with their brain and body to heal, reach goals, and move pain-free. She holds a BS in Kinesiology and Exercise, Nutrition and Wellness from the California State University, East Bay and is certified in Precision Nutrition, Z-health Performance and is certified by the National Council for Strength and Fitness.
Wellness Coach & Personal TrainerCreating physical boundaries, like avoiding someone or working on another side of an office, helps to keep negative people from affecting you. If you can't make a physical boundary, emotional ones, such as not following people on social media or scheduling time during the day to be alone, work too.
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- ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/emotional-freedom/201101/the-5-kinds-emotional-vampires-you-could-encounter
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To protect yourself from negative energy, try making a little time for yourself each day so you can recharge, since negativity can be pretty draining. Spend that time doing something you love, like reading, meditating, or journaling. Getting 6-8 hours of sleep each night can help you feel better equipped to deal with negative energy, as well. If the negativity is internal, try repeating positive affirmations to yourself each day to build your self-esteem. For example, you could counter negative thoughts with an affirmation like, "I'm enough exactly how I am, but I will continue to try to grow and learn." To learn how to clean negative energy from a room, read on!