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How to Identify Negative People.

It is important to learn how to identify people who frequently show a variety of negative personality traits. Here are some signs that may tell you someone is a negative person:

1. They are always complaining.

Negative people whine a lot, and are often convinced that the world is working against them. They can always find something to complain about, whether it be nasty weather, responsibilities at work, or just mere bad luck.

They aren't able to step back and take a look at other factors, like having a lack of energy or having to do hard work.

2. They have a negative view of the world.

They never look for the good in the world. Albert Einstein reportedly once said, “There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”

People who are negative can never see miracles in the world.


3. They expect the worst from life.

Negative people thrive on anticipating the worst. This mindset of constant worry is geared toward a need to constantly feel protected and alert.

They likely figure that, if they expect the worst, they will not be disappointed when they get it.

4. They are always victims.

Everyone may whine for a minute if something goes wrong, but after a bit of grief time, most of us can pull ourselves together and renegotiate what we want in ways that are more in line with reality.

This temporary state of self-pity is nothing compared to how negative people tend to feel. Negative people often seem familiar with crises, traumas, or illnesses because they are used to assuming that life is a fight that you always lose.

If you have the mentality of a perpetual victim, you avoid having any hopes become crushed.

5. They have thin skin and are easily insulted.

Negative people are likely to be overly sensitive to criticism, and can even turn a compliment into an insult.

They often interpret innocent remarks as being rude, when, in the same situation, a positive person would not overanalyze the comment.

6. They are never upbeat or positive.

A negative person misses out on the positive things in life. They hardly recognize joy, passion, or excitement because they rarely experience these emotions or sensations.

When they are fixated on their unsatisfying lives, jobs, and relationships, it is hard to be upbeat or positive.

7. They are a source of constant complaints.

A complaint refers to a circumstance in one's life that they wish were different. This could be something small, like a misplaced set of keys, or something bigger, like being mistreated by a boss.

Even if a complaint is justified, it still means that we are not getting our way. Negative people often feel like they are never getting their way, so they have a lot of things to complain about.

They cannot see that their complaining is adding to their dissatisfaction with life.

8. They think everyone else is wrong.

They are the only people who are ever right.
Seriously, how can everyone else be so stupid all the time? Between co-workers, clients, and even friends, negative people often feel like the only intelligent people on earth.

What they don't see is that if everyone around them is always wrong and they can hardly handle it, the problem likely lies within them.

People are smart—not everyone, but a good amount of them. Negative people don't realize that they are not the smartest people in the world.

Learn how to deal with negative people and identify the signs of a negative person.

9. They have bad reputations because of their attitudes.

Other people begin to pick up on the attitudes of negative people. Usually, it isn't too hard to realize that someone never has anything positive to say.

This can quickly develop a reputation, which can have adverse consequences for the negative person.

10. They are rarely loving.

Why would they be? They struggle to see the good in other people, so it is probably difficult to be loving and supportive of anyone.

11. They love to dwell on bad news.

Negative people love approaching others and mentioning the most recent terrible news. The problem here is that overexposure to negative news affects a person more deeply than was previously thought.

Research has shown that media exposure to violence and tragedy contributes to depression, anxiety, and PTSD. It can strongly influence a negative person’s outlook on life.

12. They use the word “but” a lot.

A negative person may slip out a positive comment now and then, giving you hope that they are happy living in the moment for once. But before you take a sigh of relief, you will likely hear them say, “But”—which will quickly turn their positive comment into a negative one. You may hear something like “It was a good restaurant, but it was way too noisy.”

13. They achieve little in life.

Not every low-achieving person is negative, but negativity can certainly lead to low achievement. Negative people see themselves as being not smart enough, not strong enough, or just not good enough overall.

But it is often their emotional intelligence that is hindered by their critical attitude. Also, they will be quick to tell you stories about how difficult other people were, and how they simply could not work with them.

14. They can suck the energy and optimism out of you.

In addition to their constant demands, negative people can drain you of your energy.

They are unable to create positive energy, and will take up all of your attention, time, and energy while they drag you down with them.

15. Even when presented with good news, negative people find some way to look at it negatively.
Perhaps you are excited to share the news that you landed your dream job, which includes a huge raise. Their reaction? “That's good, but your taxes will be higher.”

Negative people can always find a way to make positive events sound negative. They will warn you to be careful, caution you of any possible obstacles, and tell you to think about it before acting on anything.

Can you think of some of the negative people in your life? Why do you think they are so negative? Is it their job, relationship, or schooling?

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It takes little effort to be negative, but it can be difficult to see the positive side when things get rough. Good leaders, good people, make that effort to make the best of any given situation.