Positive Environments

Along with taking care of yourself like we talked about last week, apart of that is being cautious of your surroundings. Our environments have a strong influence on us and a lot of the time, we don’t realize it. Wondering why you’re feeling drained all of the time? Where did all of that negativity and bitterness come from? That’s a red flag to check and see who you are choosing to surround yourself with. I noticed how the people around me influenced my decisions, how focused I was on my goals, and my mindset. Your environment should be one that: influences you to be/do better, allows you to be vulnerable when need be, and one that leaves you feeling full of energy. Negative environments are disguised as a distraction that’s meant for you to forget who you are, fogs your focus and vision for things in the future, and a number of other things. EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY and shift your sight back to what’s important. My best friend always tells me to focus on my focus and it always causes me to shift my sight back to what’s important. It’s a form of positive reassurance and affirmation that may seem small, but it’s coming from one of the most positive/driven people in my life, which causes me get my act together. A bond has been built with that person, which consists of me trusting them and knowing that they only have my best interest at heart is a form of a positive environment. Your real friends should be able to let you know when they see you getting off, that’s their job as your friend to help you get back to where you need to be. I’m telling you, the people around you can either help make you or they can help break you. It doesn’t matter if you’re used to being around something bad/negative, the choice is left up to you. Do you wanna see things get better? Do you wanna get back on track with your life? Do you wanna better your mental health? Make the choice to cut any ties with ANYTHING that isn’t pushing you to be a better person. Choose to love yourself enough to make those decisions that need to be made.