I have figured out a foolproof way to lose tons of weight without having to break a sweat and I'm here today to share my secret with you: Drop the negative people from your life. It's super easy and great for your health! It will benefit the people you care about around you as well! Take it from me, I never thought I would feel as good as I do but I'm thriving!

Now I'm going to get a little serious and honest with you, it is just as scary as it sounds. But after you do it once, every other time will be a piece of cake. You will find new confidence in yourself, a better state of mind, and a feeling of being at ease. Having negative people in your life drains you physically and mentally and you shouldn't make time for those who don't deserve it. These people include but are not limited to, a toxic friend, a hater on your social media, a toxic significant other, and yes even a toxic family member. It might seem a little harsh at first to cut off someone, especially someone who you are close to or related to, but sometimes you just have to take a breath and do it.

Maybe you don't know how to identify whether or not someone is toxic or bringing negative energy into your life, but there are easy ways to recognize the signs. If you have someone who is constantly putting you down and telling you that you are not good enough/ don't do enough, even if they tell you they're kidding, drop them immediately. Only surround yourself with people that will lift you up and push you to be your absolute best. If someone is constantly questioning you, your decisions, and how you live your life, show them the door. You are a BOSS. You can do what you want, how you want, and with whoever you want. There is a difference between questioning you when they know what you're doing is wrong and questioning you because they don't agree with you. Make sure that what the people around you are saying and asking you are in the best interest of yourself and not what themselves. You are the most important person in your life. If you wouldn't say it to them or yourself, they shouldn't be saying it to you either.

Maybe you've identified these people but don't know how to get rid of them. The best way is to start small and take more action as you need to. Start by telling them why you no longer want to associate with them in a calm and professional way. If you're someone like me who doesn't like confrontation I would start with deleting/blocking phone numbers and social media accounts. Make sure you also tell the people who matter to you what you are doing so they don't bring those negative people back into your life on accident. If for some reason things escalate, maybe switching phone numbers or making new accounts is the better option. Don't be afraid to notify someone of authority or someone you trust if something really starts to get out of hand. Your comfort and safety are of the utmost importance. And always make sure you have someone to help you through it as a support system.

I hope that I helped you find a new source of confidence in yourself and your power. Never be afraid to turn people away or cut people off that don't deserve your time and attention. You can get through anything with the right people surrounding you. And don't be afraid to cut off the people you would least expect. Don't forget the importance of your mental health and well being as well as your physical health. You are in control of your life and not a single person can change that. Stay strong.