. . .it is important that you stick with people who are positive and cheerful. Even if you were once a negative thinker, spending more time with them will transform you into an optimistic person. Stephens Hyang, Positive Thinking
You also have the control to not let others negative stance affect you. Barb Bailey, How to Detach from Negative People
Don't walk away from negative people - run! Mark Twain
"People who are constantly negative have a tendency of rubbing off that negativity to others. It's not just annoying, it is unhealthy. Surround yourself with positive people and positive attitudes." Louise R Allen, Confidence
It is important to surround yourself with people who life you up, encourage you, share your vision and inspire you. Les Brown
One employee who is always negative will eventually wear down the positive attitudes of those around him, and your entire team will end up behaving in a negative manner. Terrance Member, Bad Apples
No one forces a person to be negative, and no one forces anyone to be positive. The choice is up to an individual and that person alone. Byron Pulsifer, Stop Complaining
Try as much as possible to spend your time with positive people and family to increase the possibility that their positive attitudes will rub on to you. It's really difficult to be a negative person when everyone around you is really positive. Michael Welton, Be Your Best
Some people have a positive attitude towards life only when all is well. However, when the going gets tough, their attitude changes instantly, and they become very negative or are consumed with self pity. Catherine Pulsifer, All is Going Well
Have you ever noticed how positive people are happy people and negative people are miserable? Riley Stevens, 50 Ways to Change Your Life in 50 Minutes
The world is full of people who complain, who look for the negative in life, and who are constantly pulling each other down. The world is full of people who think only of themselves and try to make the rest of the world as miserable as they are. Jessica Jones, Love What You Have
Cut out any negative people, they will never smooth you towards a great life. Edmund Ronen
Cut out any negative people, they will never smooth you towards a great life. Edmund Ronen, Unlock Your Inner Achiever
No matter how much you love the person, you cannot change them. You may influence them; But at the end of the day, they must decide for themselves. Robert E. Baines Jr. Negative People
However, when you make the decision to avoid associating with negative people your own attitude will start to change for the better. Alex Uwajeh, The Power of Positive Affirmations
A visiting minister began to share about the impact of gossip and criticism. Rather than focus on the harm done by speaking negative words, however, he taught about the damage done simply by listening to them. Dr. Michael D. Sedler, What to Do When Words Get Ugly
Surround yourself with loving, caring, happy people and get rid of the negative people that drag you down. Heather Rose, Depression Cure
If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you will never change the outcome. Michael Jordan
Reduce the time you spend with negative people and surround yourself with positive people, it will soon rub off on you too. Andy C. E. Brown, Self Confidence
Gravitate towards your goals and avoid negative people and situations. Phillip Crone
Gravitate towards your goals and avoid negative people and situations. Phillip Crone, The Secret of Success
Neither age nor experience matters when it comes to being personally accountable for any and all outcomes- no excuses whatsoever- be they positive or negative, nor shifting blame to other people or to external factors. Kory Livingstone, Quiet Determination
Someone who has self-confidence thinks positively about the present and the future while on the other hand someone who lacks confidence carries a negative perspective in regard to his/her potential and future hopes and dreams. T Whitmore, Thinking Positive Daily
The biggest mistake that most people make is thinking that every change is negative. Pastor J.A. Clarkson, 10 Habits Of A Successful, Spiritual and Lasting Relationship
There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative. W. Clement Stone
Self-discipline to eat right, to exercise, to spend quality time with your family, to get your work done, to relax, to go to bed on time, to avoid negative people and negativity in general, to control your thoughts, to do the highright thing, etc. Melissa Ashleman, A Quote a Day to Find Your Way
No matter how many times you tried to give them advice to solve their 'problems' out, tried to help or comfort them, to show them that things aren't really that bleak or desperate, they just kept on whining. They didn't change a single thing. Luka Maras, Eliminating Energy Vampires, Drainers and Negative People