Recognizing the feelings of others is important, empathy is not something we should go without. However, when we absorb the pain and suffering from those around us, and make it our own, we are creating a big problem.

If you have ever been around someone who was overly negative you know how draining it can be. Their energy is literally toxic, and it will do nothing but bring you down right along with that person. We have to do things in order to prevent ourselves from absorbing the negative energy of the people who are around us.

How to stop absorbing the negative energy around you:

1. Be in nature more often

Being in nature is beneficial no matter what the situation. This will allow you to put your mind at peace, and it will send you back in a more relaxed state.

2. Be responsible for yourself

This means being responsible for your thoughts as well as your actions. The Universe is constantly sending people into our lives to test us, do not let anyone else gain control over you. You are the only person who should have power over you in this life. Do not let yourself fall victim to these people! Sometimes all it takes is a little soul searching to find the answers we need.

3. Meditate

Meditation is a great way to clear yourself of any negative energy you have absorbed, and can help block you from absorbing more depending on how much you rely on it. If you allow yourself to become stronger your blockage will become stronger too.

4. Do not pay attention to these negative people

By making them find someone else to feed off of, you will no longer be absorbing their negativity. The more you pay attention to them, the more they will grow and the more negativity you will absorb. These people will dump their energy on you for as long as you will allow them to.

5. Remember that you cannot please everyone

You are here for yourself not others. Remember, there will always be someone who is upset with the outcome of something, or someone who will just flat out hate you. Trying to win these people over will only suck you deeper into their negative energy. We all have a different purpose, sometimes fixing someone is not a part of our path in this life.

6. Be careful when choosing people to allow in your life

Sometimes you just have to cut out the negative people. When someone is not benefiting you and is only bringing you down further they need to go. Freeloaders and lazy people are not going to build you up in the way that you want them to, they are unnecessary baggage. Being generous is fine, but stop letting others take advantage of you.

Boost your own energy and stop allowing people into your life who make you feel terrible. You are worth happiness and you deserve to live your life to the fullest. Only you can take charge of your energetic state, enough is enough.

Outside sources for this article: Elite Daily ,Healthy-Holistic Living,and the Huffington Post. 

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