Deliberate Decisions

Avoid negative people, places, and things. Negative people rob us of our energy. It takes a lot of energy to live life. Have you ever felt drained after being with someone who complains about anything and everything? That person is zapping your energy! Avoid those people if possible. If they’re family members and you can’t or don’t want to avoid them, just listen to them—but don’t get caught up in their negative drama. Have shorter visits with them. Give yourself permission to spend less time with them. Think of another A word: advocate. Be your own advocate and protect yourself from these energy vampires. Stay away from negative places that are dangerous or bring up bad memories. Like negative people, negative places can drain our energy and block us from tapping into our creative source. Avoid negative habits such as excessive drinking or smoking, overeating, or overspending. Get rid of them in any way you can. These habits block your creativity. There are all kinds of resources to help us rid ourselves of negative habits. Last but not least, avoid negative thinking. Stop criticizing yourself. It’s self-defeating. It’s okay to tell yourself that you’re great because you are great. Your Creator creates only greatness, of which you’re a part. Avoid criticizing and judging other people. Everyone has a story and a path to follow. We’re not here to tell other people how to live their lives or to tell them which paths to follow. We’re here to create our own stories by following the paths that lead us to becoming the best we can be. Live your life in greatness. Deliberately decide to avoid these negative sources—and you’ll be on your way to success.