Avoid the Wrong Kind of People (4) By Dr. Michael Brooks
I knew a lady that had an addiction to alcohol; she was always drunk or hungover. I watched her as her life started to spin out of control, and she was headed for some serious trouble. Her husband gave her an ultimatum, “stop your drinking or get out.” He and the kids had enough of her drinking. She had a revelation and knew that if she continued to drink with her drinking buddies, she would lose her family and possibly her life.
I ran into her at the grocery store a while back and was surprised to find her sober. She told me she had stopped drinking and had been dry for over two months. I said that was amazing, and how did she do it? Her answer blew me away. She said that she had to “avoid the wrong kind people” in her life and find friends that were healthy and good for her. She did it, and so can you. If you feel that some of your friends are leading you down the path of destruction of your family, health, finances, and sanity, then avoid these “wrong kind of people.”
I’m pretty sure that you know which people are good for you and ones that aren’t. I feel it’s best just to dump the old friends that are the wrong kind of people and find new healthy friends. Don’t fall into the trap that people will not like you because you have done some bad stuff in your past. Healthy people will lift you up and be the right kind of person for you.
Look for these traits in good and healthy people.
- Friends who will stand beside you when your world is falling apart
- Someone who will be able to give good sound advice when needed
- Someone who will not judge you for your past
- Someone who will encourage you
- Someone who will be a part of your life and make you feel a part of theirs
- Someone who will love you unconditionally
- People that will laugh with you and make you feel good inside
- People who will not allow you to play the victim card
- People that will keep you accountable
- Someone that is uplifting
These are the kinds of healthy people you want in your and your family’s life. Is it worth it to regain control of your life and fight for the lifestyle that you need and your family? Absolutely! There is a price to pay if you don’t heed the advice of “avoiding the wrong kind of people.” Your life can be miserable and unrewarding. You control what happens in your life and are accountable for your actions. Did you know that? You can’t blame others for your problems when you knowingly hang around the wrong kind of people.
Next week we will discover how to deal with the wrong people in your life and how to look out for the warning signs of getting into a bad relationship.
Are you afraid to confront the wrong kind of people in your life? Are you involved in a wrong kind of relationship and need help getting out of it? Do you have friends who are involved with drugs or alcohol and want you to join them, and you can’t say NO? Would you like a plan that can help you eliminate the wrong kind of people in your life? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then contact Dr. Mike for personal help and planning your next steps at 303.880.9878.
Dr. Michael Brooks is the founder of Applicable Life Coaching and Counseling Services. It is affordable, accessible, anonymous, and available by appointment from the privacy of your home. To avoid travel time and the comfort of home, many clients prefer to meet with Dr. Mike over the phone or via Skype. The convenience of this type of Counseling/Coaching is the most effective means of Life Coaching for those who live outside of the Denver metro area. Give Dr. Mike a call! You’ll be glad you did!
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