by Ganelle Davis

Created on: May 11, 2010

Negativity attacks any positive momentum or force. It is symptomatic of negativity to effect your happiness. However, it is never easy to communicate with negative people. Their reasoning and rationalization is often times null and void. Arguments are cursory with negative people. Have you noticed how draining it is to discuss, even a simple matter with a negative person?  This negativity, often robs you of your tranquility and happiness.

There are many ways to diffuse the momentum of a negative person. Changing the topic of discussion and focusing on anything you have noticed positive about the negative person may create a positive communique. Yet, avoiding this negative person, may only add fuel to this combustible flame. it is obvious they are attempting to take out their frustrations on you, by any means necessary.

Everyone  wants to feel of value and their issues addressed. No doubt, engaging with a negative person on a daily basis may even challenge your health and welfare and certainly steal your joy. Taking into account , this person may derive their energy from you.  It may be necessary to sympathize or show compassion for this negative individual. It is obvious they have sought out communication with you for a reason.

Once the conversation has ended, it would be best to eliminate the negative components from your psyche. Instead dwell on your positive thoughts. Continue on with your day and once again master your positive thoughts. By making a conscious effort to think about positive things. This practice will aid you in engaging in positive conversation, even with a negative individual.

Still another remedy, I employ is reading anything humorous and engaging. The more pleasant thoughts you have to call upon will direct your conversation.  It is quite o.k. to be a conversation leader . So, take control and lead the conversation in the direction , you would like it to go.

For an example, a person says, "I hate this weather". You might respond on a positive note about the weather.  "Our weather here is mild compared to other places or  April showers bring May flowers".

 A doom and gloom conversationalist, simply has very little to talk about. Try inviting them into your world of positive thoughts. Just as the Bible instructs us to do in Phillipians4:8. Change the conversation to things of good report. Compliments seem to lighten a conversation and dismantle negativity.

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