 Are you afraid of confronting someone in your life who is
critical, judgmental or just can't be happy for your success? Your life may be full of people who are draining your energy and therefore not letting you live the life of your dreams. Life coach Cheryl Richardson helps you find out how to identify these people and take steps to heal or end these relationships. Toxic Qualities in People Several types of people deter you from your path to living a fulfilled life. Cheryl describes six toxic qualities.
The Blamer This person likes to hear his own voice. He constantly complains about what isn't working in his life and yet gets energy from complaining and dumping his frustrations on you. The Drainer This is the needy person who calls to ask for your guidance, support, information, advice or whatever she needs to feel better in the moment. Because of her neediness, the conversation often revolves around her, and you can almost feel the life being sucked out of you during the conversation. The Shamer This person can be hazardous to your health. The shamer may cut you off, put you down, reprimand you, or make fun of your or your ideas in front of others. He often ignores your boundaries and may try to convince you that his criticism is for you own good. The shamer is the kind of person who makes you question your own sanity before his. The Discounter This is the person who discounts or challenges everything you say. Often, she has a strong need to be right and can find fault with any position. It can be exhausting to have a conversation with the discounter, so eventually you end up giving in and deciding to just listen. The Gossip This person avoids intimacy by talking about other behind their backs. The gossip gets energy from relaying stories, opinions, and the latest "scoop." By gossiping about others, he creates a lack of safety in his relationships, whether he realizes it or not. After all, if he'll talk about someone else, he'll talk about you. Test the Quality of Your Relationships Determine whether a relationship drains you or fuels you.  Ask
yourself the following questions.
Since soulful connections require an investment of time and energy, you'll
want to choose the people you spend time with wisely. To determine whether a
relationship drains you or fuels you, ask yourself the following questions.
Confronting Conflict with Grace If you feel a relationship can be healed, follow these three steps. Plus, get the words to say to stand up to your toxic friends and family.  Are
you confronting the negative relationships in your life? What have you done to
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