The world is full of toxic people. Do you feel not okay lately? nobody supports you and you have to be okay on your own. Your mind is chaotic. The only thing you should do is protect your peace.
- Create boundaries
Toxic people tend to control people. They feel they’re right all the time and you don’t have to follow them. It’s okay to create boundaries for example you don’t want to talk about personal life such as marriage, divorce, or something else. Sometimes, they don’t respect our boundaries. It’s necessary to remind our boundaries politely.
2. Grey Rock Method
We can’t control others for not being toxic. Psychology method to deal with toxic people is the grey rock method, letting them talk whatever they want and you don’t have to react. Numb your feeling, whatever they say about you, don’t take it to your mind. You can choose to be happy and be yourself.
3. Take a distance from people who harm your mental health.
Taking a distance from someone isn’t easy. But for the sake of mental health, we may do it. We don’t need to yell or scream. Just simply take a distance. We can’t control them.
4. Let go of relationships that drain you
Beautiful handsome faces, it doesn’t mean they are perfect for you. Choosing the wrong person can drain you, we should let go. Someone that makes you feel so bad about yourself. Not every relationship means to be forever. Sometimes, we meet the wrong person but we can’t let go. Our feeling has been attached to the wrong person. Even if it’s hard, letting go can make you better.
5. Surround yourself with people you can trust
Not everyone will understand you. That’s the reason you should choose people you can trust. Choosing your surroundings will contribute to your peace. Choosing people you can’t trust will add more depression. Small circle but supporting it’s better than a lot of friends who cannot understand you. Deep talk is better than small talk. Be aware of people you can trust. Because the only people that can hurt you are someone you trust.
6. Saying no in a polite way
We often feel bad saying no to someone. But sometimes, it is necessary. You are not a bad person by saying no to your personal choices. You can get married over thirty. It’s okay to say no when they want you to do something unreasonable. You can say no but still be a kind person. Saying no to something off-limit.
7. Don’t be afraid to speak up
People can’t always understand you. Dare to speak up for what you desire. You can’t take another task from your job, it’s okay to speak up. Your partner is abusive, you must dare to speak up. Take care of yourself seriously.
8. Be kind to yourself
You have been harmed by reality to compare yourself to others. Fake good life became reality. We beat ourselves up for that. In fact, everyone can have a different life and timeline. Slow down and be kind to yourself. You can figure it out part by part of your life, piece by piece. Don’t listen to toxic people around you.
9. Take a break and spend your time alone
The world moves fast but it doesn’t mean you have to. Take a break when you’re tired. Spending time alone is better than being with people who make you feel bad about yourself. You would be able to think clearly.
10. Develop gratitude habits in everything
Being grateful will make you feel enough. Even if people around you are toxic, you will be able to contain it. If you feel yourself enough, no one can put you down. Choose to be grateful in everything even if you are not perfect, it will give you peace of mind.