Negativity, negativity and negativity. All around you. People seem to suck the life out of you. You are not alone friend, and the world is going bananas if you ask me. Staying positive today feels like being the last Mohican. But, and that’s a big but, you gotta live with that negativity, sorry.
Oh, what happens when you announce that you will open your own business? That’s the moment when you realize that you are surrounded by negativity family. Of course there will be some exceptions that will support you, but in general, they will cut the support structure you really needed. So, if you don’t know how to stay positive in a negative environment at home, we’ve written this simple guide, so you know there is still light at the end of the tunnel.
How to Deal with Negative Family Members
Coming from a more traditional family that doesn’t support your business idea is the worst combo from them all. I for one, been there and I’ve seen that. Moreover, the moment you make it, they are silent and full of envy.
How to deal with all that negativity? Well, you probably had a pretty busy day planning your budget and writing down your short-term goals, while still pondering about what your long-term goals will be. You come home, and people with sarcasm welcome your arrival. “Here comes the next Elon Musk from his day of hard work — haha” or “Hey guys and girls, the future Mr Marc Zuckerberg has entered the building”. Sometimes, these comments will hurt you, and ruin your creativity. However, I found a way. Those psychology classes in college paid off.
Build the Wall
No, I am not talking about Trump’s wall. I am talking about a wall that will protect you from all the negativity. To build that wall, we will do an exercise. Sit down, close your eyes and focus on your heart. Clear your heart; both negative and positive must go away. When you feel there is nothing around, start building a wall, that only will permit positive thoughts and comments. Say to yourself “My business will succeed. I have the will to accomplish anything. No person nor opinion can stop me from achieving my goal.”. You’ve just finished building the best personal mechanism to help you through life and business. That wall is, and nothing can destroy it. Not even a failure can hurt you.
On the contrary, it will make it even more robust. That’s how you filter energy and make your life more beautiful. No words can hurt you, you’ve broken through your shelf, and now you are full grown entrepreneur.
How to Be Positive with a Negative Person at Home
You’ve found tranquility, but what happens when you encounter a negative person at home? You’ll show them how you transformed. Moreover, if they continue on this path, their opinion will no longer matter. They will feel threatened, and maybe start thinking about whether teasing your entrepreneur career has been the right choice or not.
Just put a smile on your face when they are around. Maybe that positive energy will yield all of your family negativity and realise that they are doing something wrong to a family member. The fact is that negativity in people comes from their heart. In psychology, I learned that negativity comes from unfulfilled wishes and personal expectations, and the individual has no other way to release negative energy than showing disrespect to others. The moment your business starts doing better, silly remarks will no longer exist. Victory shall be yours.
How to Avoid Negative People
On the other hand, whatever you try or do, there will still be some negative members in your family that will never budge. Well, the only logical thing to do is to avoid them. Simple and easy. Say your greetings and move on. They will try to comment while you walk away, but you’ve got the wall system that it will protect you. Comments like “So, I hear from people that your business is not going well. Can I have your office chair then?” or “Well, there is a new shop in town that’s better than yours. I really hope it puts you out of business” are just plain evil. It really makes me sad when there is so much negativity in people. They need to see the bright side of life.
How to Think Positive in a Negative Environment
When negativity all around, you will swim in the dark sea of emotions. No matter how strong or experienced you are no one will is immune to such an environment. The only thing to left to do is to stay positive. You can achieve that by thinking outside the box, aspects of your life that make you happy or even think up some ideas for your business. In the hardest of times, in the toughest of environments, great ideas are born. Ideas that will change the world forever. If family gatherings represent a hostile environment for you, take your laptop and work. Everybody might have a frown face and spread negativity like a disease, but you will be sitting on your laptop, wearing earplugs and working hard to make your dream come true.
Conclusion
If you are unlucky to be surrounded by negative family, this guide will be more than helpful. Now, you will know to get out of any tricky situations you’ll ever encounter. These tips will give your freedom to go where your dreams will come into fruition.
