Stay away from toxic people. They are a lot of stress and we all know what stress can do to our body. Little by little I have come to realize that indeed I can "stay away" from these negative people, even if I get to see them everyday or even if I have to live under one roof with them. The solutions may not be simple but of course they are doable.
1. Shield yourself from their toxin by not accepting any of what they say as your own. Of course I'm referring to negative comments, insults, even observations. Sometimes they're just venting out their frustrations, you may listen, but do not accept it as your own. That's not your frustration, that is theirs.
2. Release that negativity right after. Listen to a favorite music, wash your face with water or if possible take a nice long warm shower. You can go for a walk while taking deep breathes and releasing them to nature. There are plenty of other things you can do release negativity.
3. Most important of all, be honest. If you really could not take it anymore or you think that you are at the moment "already stressed" enough, kindly express yourself and asked to be excused. That is not very easy to do but I tried that a few times already and no matter what their reaction would be to that, it's not your problem anymore. You've got your organs, and ultimately, your life to protect.
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