Toxic people are everywhere. The key to dealing with them is to set boundaries and cut out the potential drama that comes with relating to them.
Unfortunately, this is often easier said than done. You may have reasons for keeping toxic people around depending on the kind of relationships you have with them. However, it is much better to be alone than to be surrounded by people who add negativity to your life.
Here are 23 quotes to give you the courage to let go of toxic people in your life and fill you with the confidence to become your best self.
“I will not allow anyone to walk in my mind with dirty feet.” – Mahatma Gandhi
“Real love moves freely in both directions. Don’t waste your time on anything else.” — Cheryl Strayed
“Toxic people attach themselves like cinder blocks tied to your ankles, and then invite you for a swim in their poisoned waters.” ― John Mark Green
“People inspire you, or they drain you. Pick them wisely.” — Hans F. Hasen
“Don’t settle for a relationship that won’t let you be yourself.” — Oprah Winfrey
“If they do it often, it isn’t a mistake; it’s just their behaviour.” — Dr Steve Maraboli
“Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings, and emotions.” — Will Smith
“I found peace of mind when I walked away from small fights not worth fighting. I stopped fighting for people who gossiped about me. I stopped fighting for those who didn’t respect me. I quit worrying about those who wouldn’t value me for being me.” – Dana Arcuri
“Toxic people will pollute everything around them. Don’t hesitate. Fumigate.” – Mandy Hale
“It’s one thing if a person owns up to their behaviour and makes an effort to change. But if a person disregards your feelings, ignores your boundaries, and continues to treat you in a harmful way, they need to go.” – Daniell Koepke
“If you attach to the negative behaviour of others it brings you down to their level.” – Guru Singh
“Losing will not always amount to a loss, sometimes you have to lose those toxic relationships and bad habits to create a space for better things.” – Gift Gugu Mona
“While you can’t control someone’s negative behaviour, you can control how long you participate in it.” – Anonymous
“If you walked away from a toxic, negative, abusive, one-sided, dead-end low vibrational relationship or friendship — you won.” – Lalah Delia
“Some people are in such utter darkness that they will burn you just to see a light. Try not to take it personally.” ― Kamand Kojouri
“Don’t let negative and toxic people rent space in your head. Raise the rent and kick them out.” — Robert Tew
“Love yourself first, and everything else falls into line.” — Lucille Ball
“A lot of people who have experienced trauma at the hands of people they’ve trusted take responsibility, and that is what’s toxic.” – Hannah Gadsby
“When you notice someone does something toxic the first time, don’t wait for the second time before you address it or cut them off. Many survivors are used to the ‘wait and see’ tactic which only leaves them vulnerable to a second attack. As your boundaries get stronger, the wait time gets shorter. You never have justify your intuition.” ― Shahida Arabi
“Relationships end, but they don’t end your life.” – Steve Martin
“Fire false friends as early as possible. Do it before they dig out the dream seeds you’ve planted! The earlier, the better; the quicker, the safer!” ― Israelmore Ayivor
“You create more space in your life when you turn your excess baggage to garbage.” ― Chinonye J. Chidolue
“Life is short. Don’t waste it with negative people who don’t appreciate you. Keep them in your heart but keep them out of your life.” – Anonymous
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