Energy Vampires. You know the type…you are trapped in a situation with them and you find all your energy draining slowly out of you? Energy Vampires, Negative Nellies — call them whatever you like.  We all have them.  Whether you like it or not you have them too.  Maybe your boss is one.  A co-worker.  Perhaps your sister, your mother, your friend, you neighbor…whoever it is to you, they are there.  You know the type, the complainers, the ones that always see the negative in EVERYTHING in life.  They are, coincidentally, usually the dream-stealers too (but that’s the subject of another article   .  Oh yeah, here’s the most important quality they all share THEY’RE BROKE.    

Well, if you are an Entrepreneur, you require effective leadership strategiesto assist you in your success and quest for wealth….and, sincy you have no intention of being BROKE, keep reading.  You, my friend, are an out-of-the box thinker.  You are light years away in mindset from your Negative Nellie.    However you still have to exist in a world of Negative Nellies.

Since you are on an Entrepreneurial journey, chances are that you are working on your mindset and personal development daily (hint, hint).  If so, you have some tools in your toolbox already!…Awesome!  However, no matter how many tools are in there, when you are in the presence of Negative Nellie for extended periods of time, it can compromise your positive outlook and your energy – even your prosperity if you’re not careful!! 

Here are some strategies to assist you in preventing yourself from being sucked into that negative vortex… 

1.  Either eliminate these people from your life, or if you can’t do that, then shorten the amount of time you spend with them as much as possible.   A statement of the obvious, but it had to be said.

2. Get an iPod.  Seriously, not only can you load it up with personal development audiobooks, but whenever you require a boost back into positive energy land, excuse yourself and put your headphones on for 5, 10 or 15 minutes and re-brainwash yourself.  It works.

3. Enlist a support buddy for help.  Is there another family member or friend who’s with you all the time at these events in which you’re stuck with Negative Nellie?  Someone who’s of a like mind?  Stick with that person.  Create counter strategies (see #4) and work with your buddy to counteract the negative comments.  If your buddy is not with you, call or text them regularly with positive messages and affirmations. 

4.  Make a game of it.  (Can be done with a buddy or solo).  Every time you hear Negative Nellie make a complaint or negative comment, make a positive one.  It doesn’t even have to be about the same subject.   

What this does is two-fold.  Number 1 it changes the tone of the conversation from negative to positive and Number 2 it forces you to find something joyful and positive to focus on.  Remember what you focus on you draw to you.  So, if you focus on Negative Nellie’s negativity, guess what you get more of?   However, if you focus and comment on something positive, you will draw more of that to you.  Bonus:  If there are any others present, you are modeling awesome positive behavior.  That’s powerful.

5.  For couples:  If you are surrounded by a Negative Nellie or two, you can take #4 to the next level.  Try this.  Every time Negative Nellie lodges a complaint or negative comment, show some sign of physical affection toward each other.   This may sound crazy but it’s actually a blast, and a great way to counteract all that negativity.  It actually makes it FUN.  

Can you imagine looking forward to Negative Nellie drone on and on about why life sucks and you actually benefiting from it?  Talk about making lemonade from lemons??!!!…Seriously, this is my favorite trick for passing the time when trapped with Negative Nellies.  Try it!

I hope that assists you in your next family vacation, office party or wherever you are trapped with Negative Nellie the Energy Vampire again!   If you find this helpful or fun, make sure to share it on Facebook and Retweet!

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