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Positivity guide: 6 types of people to stay close to
Staying in the company of people who make you feel at ease can fill you with positivity. Here are 6 types of people who are best for you.
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There are energy vampires who will suck the last drop of energy and positivity from you and then there are people who inspire you to do your best, allow you to express yourself freely, expose you to new things or make you feel at ease. Nedra Glover Tawwab, Therapist and Author, Relationship & Boundaries Expert on 6 types of people you should try to stay close to for feeling positive.(Pixabay)
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Nedra says people who inspire you to be a better version of yourself should be kept close to. "Don't be afraid to ask them questions about their journey," says the therapist.(Pexels)
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Stay close to people who make you feel at ease. The bestseller author says people who can easily open up and those who make you feel comfortable being vulnerable (asking, sharing and receiving) are good for you.(Pexels)
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She advises being close to people who understand you. "It's helpful to have relationships with people who have walked in your shoes. Also, it's meaningful to nurture relationships with people who are willing to learn even if your experiences are different," she says.(Pexels)
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People who expose you to new things about yourself and the world are also valuable. "It's helpful to have a variety of friends. If everyone is just like you, you will have a hard time understanding anyone different from you," Nedra suggess.(Pexels)
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Staying close to people who model healthy boundaries is also helpful as healthy behaviours are contagious and eventually, one might start to improve self by watching others operate in a healthy capacity.(Unsplash)
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