The Negative Influencer

Do you ever find yourself around people who seem to find the flaws and faults (according to their own sense of what should/shouldn't be) in everything they do? You know, the person that will complain more about the iPhone's lack of a "real" camera instead of all the other 1000 cool features and benefits of having an iPhone. The person who will complain that the seats at the theater are too uncomfortable instead of enjoying an entertaining performance. The person who will complain about everything that is going wrong in their job search instead of finding new and creative ways to sell their value added to potential employers. You get the point.

Well, this is the Negative Influencer. This is the person that will make even the most well-intentioned activity or event into an unpleasant evening for everyone. The person for whom the world is always dark and everyone is against him. This person will seek to bring down even the happiest of moods. Instead of rallying the troops to complete a challenging task, this person will complain about why the task must be done at all? Where others see value, this person will see waste. Where others see benefits, this person will see cost. You get the point.

So what do you do if this person is in your midst? Run!!! Seriously though...run!!! It's virtually impossible to motivate a Negative Influencer but they have the power to "demotivate" you!! Their very words, actions, and body language exude negativity! Why would you want someone like that to be part of your inner circle? Especially now when you need all the Positive Influence you can get! Your career search should be your main focus as you seek fulltime employment. Don't let anyone keep you from doing and being your best!

So, what do you do when you see a Negative Influencer? Run!! Run!! Run!! And what do you do if the Negative Influencer is YOU!! Sometimes you can be your own worst enemy. Always focusing on the things you can't control instead of things you can control. Always focusing on the advantages others seem to have instead of the advantages you have. Again, you get the point. If you find that you seem to be saying more negative things about yourself and your situation than positive things, seek the comfort of close friends and family for reassurance! You'll be amazed at what a hug or a quick pep talk can do for your spirit. Sometimes you just need for someone to remind you of your glory days! And if you never had any "glory" days, now is the time to begin creating them!