Take a good look at the relationships you have with others (friends, coworkers, family members, etc.) that cause negativity and stress in your life. This is the time to shed the emotional weight of these relationships. Here are three ways to assess your relationships:
- Talk with the person and see how you can positively change your relationship together.
- Reduce the amount of time spent thinking about the relationship.
- Leave the relationship and focus your time on interacting with more positive, caring people.
It’s a difficult thing to do, but once the burden of these toxic relationships is lifted, you will find yourself renewed and ready for a fresh start.
Need some help identifying or addressing the not-so-great relationships in your life? Check out these articles and podcasts:
- Make New Friends Podcast Episode 22: Bad Friendship Habits
- How to Recognize (and End) A Toxic Friendship
- The Minimalists Podcast Episode 062: Friends