In this week’s episode of The Resiliency Factor Podcast, I discuss the reasons why you need to shield, protect, and rid yourself of the toxic people in your life, no matter how unpopular your decision may be. It’s important to note that a toxic person can be anyone, a parent, a spouse or partner, a friend, or even a complete stranger that you’ve met online. The common factor amongst toxic people is that you find yourself having a very negative emotional response whenever you are in their presence.

There is a difference between a person who is in crisis and asks for your support and love and a person who has lost her way altogether and has nothing positive to say, is always negative, plays the victim role, and intentionally uses harsh words or even derogatory language to hurt you.

In this episode, I give you a brief overview of how to distinguish between a person who is genuinely in crisis and seeking help from a person who has adopted a negative outlook on life, prefers to remain in victim mode, and is truly toxic. I also provide you with tangible steps to help you stay grounded in the presence of a toxic person and how to distance yourself entirely.

Key Highlights from Our Episode

• I explain how you can differentiate between a person who is genuinely in crisis and seeking help from a person who has adopted a negative outlook on life, prefers to remain in victim mode, and is truly toxic.
• I discuss the importance of distancing yourself from toxic people, even people who may be a part of your family or inner circle. Although it may not be easy, it is absolutely essential to your own health and well-being.
• I suggest that you physically distance yourself from someone who is toxic.
• I provide you with specific grounding techniques you can use prior to being in the presence of a toxic person if you are unable to avoid the person altogether, which, if given the opportunity, is always the best line of defense to begin with.
• I discuss the importance of acknowledging that you are responsible for yourself and the life choices you make as an adult. I also point out that you have more freedom than you realize to choose who you allow into your life or not.

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