Protecting your energy… Remain Positive


Many times, I’ve wondered why folks were so negative, but as my mom has said, keep on living. A lot of people let life and bad people get to them. For example, some one who has road-rage is dealing with something other than road-rages, e.g., unforgiving boss, spousal issues, etc. It sounds simple but dealing with negativity isn’t about being calm and posed all the time. Because we all know that life can get hectic and must make decisions on dealing with individuals at moments notice.

For God sake, we don’t get a memo that we are going to experience a bad person or decision, do we? However, to remain positive about your situation and deal with negative people is to (1) remove yourself from the situation, (2) address the issue at that moment in a manner that is suitable for you (others might try to force you deal with it in their own manner), or (3) redirect them to the real issue (if you have time and/or energy).

I know these suggestions seem to be unrealistic or taxing while you are in the moment. But, ask yourself, are you willing to deal with these three solutions or someone who wants to derail your mood for the remainder of the day, week or life? I’m not suggesting that this is the all-inclusive answer, but it has worked wonders for me in my life as a lawyer, business owner, father, and professor.


Ronnie O. Rice, Ph.D., Esq.

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