The people you work with, live with and play with affect you. You are fortunate, mature and self-loving if you spent most of your time with people who have a positive effect on you. If that’s not the case and you find yourself spending time with someone who dampens your spirit, ask yourself why? Do circumstances necessitate being around them? If not, and you have the option of cutting down the time you spend with them, do so. If not, try setting healthy boundaries to minimize the discomfort. If the boundaries get violated too often, you know it’s time to make some changes. Making the changes on the outside can help, but the best place to start is within you.
Steve and Jarl
The accumulated effect from all your relationships determines your emotional environment. When you live in a fairly supportive emotional environment you generally feel good. If you feel overly criticized and judged, life probably doesn’t feel so good. Being able to set boundaries is an important skill to learn. When you find yourself in unpleasant circumstances and feel you have little control. Look within yourself to see what the reflection is telling you
Steve and Jarl
The way you feel about the people in your life reflects the way you feel about yourself. If
