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5 ways to deal with those always negative people Try to understand why they're negative (you may become more sympathetic and less frustrated). Talk to them about it. Tell them you've noticed they have seemed a little down, etc. We often don't realize it when our attitude has gradually become negative. Avoid them if the situation doesn't get better. Remove them from your life (if possible and if truly necessary). Have a "recovery plan" for how you'll feel better after you come into contact with them (call a friend, write out your feelings, take a quick walk, etc.) If you can't change the situation, a recovery plan will keep it from ruining your mood and productivity all day. Shari Peace is an international speaker, an author, and the president of Peace Talks, a Dayton, Ohio-based professional speaking firm. Her book, Crank It Out! How to Get More Done - At Work & In Your Life, features time management and productivity tips. Reach her at 1-877-808-8520 or at www.sharipeace.com. "Negatives have developed a skill for tapping into that potential for despair that lives in each of us." -- Robert Bramson