Have you ever seen a Datura flower? It is as beautiful as other flowers. But we don’t decorate our house with it. Neither we make garlands from it. You might know the reason already. It is poisonous if you eat them. But we don't eat flowers, right? Still, we keep it away. This is the same treatment that toxic people deserve from you.
At some point in life, you might have seen a toxic person. Some of us have even been in a toxic relationship. In this post, we will see what do you mean by a toxic person? Also, I’ve tried to analyze why somebody is toxic to you? And how you can deal with them so that you don’t end up making garlands or decorate your drawing room from them.
Who is a toxic person?
A toxic person is someone who sees absolutely no good in you and is ready to always put you down. Don’t be confused with a critic. Criticism and toxicity are completely different. A toxic person is the one who bothers you in an unhealthy way. They disturb your inner peace and your emotional health. It can be a little tricky to identify them. From a colleague to your own family member or friend, anyone can be toxic. We all have met them in our lives. Some of us might be living with them too.
Why do you need to keep toxic people away?
Simply because you are not here to suffer. Let alone the reason why somebody is toxic, you do not deserve to be treated that way. You have to realize your self-worth. The reason why you are where you are. All that you have achieved is because of your choices. No one has the right to demean you. You are not worth their hatred. Let’s see how to not get affected by a toxic entity.
1. Avoid toxic people physically
This is the most effective method to get rid of them from your life. Do not see or be around them. You might feel this is a little defensive thing to do. But trust me it is the best way to be at peace. It is not the easiest as you might have to make certain adjustments in your day to day life. But later you’re gonna realize what you did has actually worked for you and the best decision to overcome the problem.
2. Do your own thing
We are here to make a living for us. Even if we want to, we can’t please everyone. So, let them be. You have to focus on your goals; The life you have planned for yourself; The moments you wish to enjoy; The value you want to give to this world. So better be focused on that rather than thinking about some shitty person who does want you to grow. You know that Life is too short to be crying.
3. Raise your voice against toxic people
I know physical distancing is not always possible. Keeping away with a toxic colleague is one of the examples. In such cases, I would say you need to raise your voice to the right body or your HR in the workplace. They could offer some help with what you are facing. You must inform them rather than before getting bothered by the person for a long time.
4. Stop receiving updates from toxic people
It’s hard to not get an update about someone on this social-media-driven web. You should cut all ties to this person. I might sound a bit harsh but trust me I’m speaking from experience. We are often very forgiving of things that happen to us. But giving another chance to a toxic person would mean you have not learned the first time. By unfollowing their updates, you are saving yourself from all the negativity that they would remind you of.
Toxic Relationship: If you are with a toxic partner. Do not suffer at any cost. You might consider ending the relationship. Stop wishing if marriage or having a kid would change him/her. Because life is too precious to be wasted with somebody who doesn’t care about your emotional well being.
Conclusion
Coming to the fate of the Datura flower. We offer it to Lord Shiva who has pledged to engulf all the negativity from this universe. So, the moral of the story is toxic people should be best left to god. LOL.
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3 Comments
Its simple.. know your value , be the best for self. No one else can love you more than you yourself.
ReplyDeleteTrue. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
DeleteIts simple.. know your value , be the best for self. No one else can love you more than you yourself.
ReplyDeleteI would love to know what are your thought?
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