Under The Angsana Tree: Debbie Downer, Negative Nancy & Pessimistic Patty

04/08/2018

Debbie Downer, Negative Nancy & Pessimistic Patty

Three people I can’t stand

There are three people that I have encountered in my life that I shouldn’t be dealing with. These are the people that suck the life out of the good things out there. These are the people that don’t know how to have fun. These are the people that are so entrenched in the bad things that there isn’t any room for the good things to grow.

Here are the three types of people that I have encountered that are no good people in my life:

Debbie Downer: You know a Debbie Downer when you meet one. They are the kind of person that says one thing that ruins the joyful mood in the room. They’ll say something that just ruins the entire atmosphere for you and your friends.
Negative Nancy: This kind of person shoots down every idea you have. They have no faith in your work and also continue to hold you down. A Negative Nancy doesn’t say any words of encouragement. Instead, they find every kind of fault in what you do.
Pessimistic Patty: Optimism is not in Patty’s vocabulary. All this person does is find a way to discourage your bright ideas. They will figure out a way to tell you that hope is not there.

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5 Ways to Stop Giving Debbie Downers and Negative Nancys Too Much Power in Your Life

It’s usually easy to identify that Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer who wreaks havoc on office morale or who drags down the festive spirit at a family function. Their bad attitudes, catastrophic thinking, and fatalistic outlooks can infiltrate the ranks and spread like an epidemic. And although these negative people should get the least of our time and energy, we often give them the most attention.

Negative people can also cause problems for us on an individual level. Perhaps it’s that neighbor who causes you to grit your teeth. Or maybe it’s a colleague whom you avoid at all costs. It’s important to recognize when these negative individuals intrude in your life in an unwelcome manner.

Sometimes, we unknowingly give toxic individuals influence over our thoughts, behaviors, and feelings. Whether you spend two hours complaining about a mother-in-law you don’t like, or you let an angry customer ruin your day, it’s important to regain your personal power. Here are five strategies to take back you power and reduce the detrimental impact negative people have in your life:

Guard Your Time
Choose Your Attitude
Refocus Your Thoughts
Choose to Behave Productively
Seek Out Positive People

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How to stop being a Negative Nancy

Do you find yourself always looking at the glass half empty instead of half full? Is it hard to find the positive when something doesn't go your way? You may have the Negative Nancy syndrome. In otherwords, you’re kind of a pessimist.

It’s okay. Sometimes life can get you down but there is always a silver lining in every situation, whether it’s a lesson to be learned or something that could have a positive impact on the future. Luckily you don’t have to be a negative nancy forever.

Here are a few things you can do to help change your outlook on life: