Attracting and maintaining positive relationships is crucial for our personal and professional growth. However, there are certain traits and behaviours that can repel right individuals from our lives.
Below are 12 things that can drive away positive and like-minded people.
*1. Lack of Purpose: * A life without purpose is like a ship without a rudder. It can drift aimlessly, never reaching its full potential. When we lack purpose, we can hardly attract quality and productive relationships. People are drawn to those who are clear about their vision and goals.
*2. Dishonesty: * Dishonesty is a major turnoff for the right individuals. When we are dishonest in our dealings and relationships, we demonstrate a lack of integrity and trustworthiness. Good people want to associate with those who are truthful and transparent.
*3. Laziness: * Laziness and unproductivity can repel the right individuals from our lives. When we are lazy, we can’t contribute meaningfully to relationships or society. People are drawn to those who are productive, motivated, and enthusiastic.
*4. Nonchalance: * A carefree attitude can be attractive, but nonchalance can be a turnoff. When we are careless or indifferent, we demonstrate a lack of seriousness and responsibility. Right individuals want to associate with those who are reliable and dependable.
*5. Ingratitude: * Ingratitude can repel the right individuals from our lives. When we take people for granted, forget their good deeds, or fail to show appreciation, we demonstrate a lack of respect and gratitude. Good people want to associate with those who value and appreciate them.
*6. Pride: * Pride and arrogance can chase away the right individuals. When we are proud and haughty, we demonstrate a lack of humility and openness. Humility is an attractive quality that draws people to us.
*7. Fake Personality: * Living a fake lifestyle can repel the right individuals. When we pretend to be someone we’re not, we demonstrate a lack of authenticity and integrity. Good people want to associate with those who are genuine and true to themselves.
*8. Absence of Value: * When our lives lack value, we can’t attract the right individuals. When we don’t offer anything of value to others, we demonstrate a lack of purpose and significance. Good people want to associate with those who add value to their lives.
*9. Selfishness: * Selfishness can repel the right individuals. When we are self-centered and only think of ourselves, we demonstrate a lack of empathy and compassion. Good people want to associate with those who are selfless and caring.
*10. Disloyalty: * Disloyalty can drive away the right individuals. When we are unfaithful or unreliable, we demonstrate a lack of commitment and trustworthiness. Good people want to associate with those who are loyal and trustworthy.
*11. Wickedness: * Wickedness and devilish behaviour can repel the right individuals. When we engage in harmful or destructive behaviour, we demonstrate a lack of empathy and compassion. Good people want to associate with those who are kind and compassionate.
*12. Absence of Success: * Finally, a lack of success can repel the right individuals. When our lives are stagnant or unproductive, we demonstrate a lack of motivation and enthusiasm. Good people want to associate with those who are successful and motivated.
*Worth Thinking About: *
When it comes to relationships or associations, it is a decision that requires deliberate efforts and intentional actions. Our lives can only produce the same category of individuals we continuously associate with. By avoiding these 12 things, we can attract and maintain positive relationships that enhance our lives.
Remember, the company we keep can either make or break us. Let’s strive to associate with people who uplift and inspire us to become the best version of ourselves.
I Wish You A Pleasant Week!
*Gbenga Emiloju (DMPII)*
