Negativity is NORMAL. In your lifetime, you will never escape mental negativity from your past or present. You will NEVER escape all the negative influences in your life depsite your efforts. It really comes down to controlling how you think which ultimately is the end effect it has on your life.
One of the best ways to fight back is simply with positive influences and limiting your negative influences.
Negative:
Watching ANY news program
Your debbie downer friend
That guy at work with a bad attitude
Positive:
Starting your day with an inspirational book
Quality time with your kids or spouse
Educational CD's in your car
Calling the RIGHT friend
Which leads me to my next thought: Associations
You must look at the people around you in life and ask yourself? What are they doing to me?
If they are a great friend but a debbie downer, you may need to limit your association.
If their is not one positive reason to keep that person as a friend, you may need to disassociate.
If you have made a new friendship with someone of positive influence, you may choose to increase your time and association.
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Todd
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