Toxic Relationships: END THEM

"David" is 46. 8 years ago, he weighed 307lbs. When he was 39, he had a heart attack, he was in a coma. When David woke up, he was blind and couldn't walk. He lost his home and business. With help of family, he literally got back on his feet, got his vision, and rebuilt his life. He lost 110lbs, started working out and taking care of his health. David carries a picture of him, taken right before the heart attack. It reminds him of how far he's come AND that he's not going back. He also listens to motivational speeches each day.

Which brings me today's conversation with David in the gym. David just broke up with a girlfriend. "Sheena" couldn't understand why David listened to motivational speeches daily and hated that he watched what he ate. Because she ate whatever she wanted and wanted him to, as well. David noticed that, after dating her, he began to backslide. He gained about 20 lbs and wasn't going to the gym regularly. David knew he had to end it. He couldn't go back to what led him to a coma, the first time.

Understandably, David's pretty sad. But, I told David, he did the right thing. Whether it's family, work, romantic relationships, or friends, we need to surround ourselves with positive energy. If they're not for you, they're against you. Cut them off. You're doing all you can to keep going forward. You don't need anyone trying to hold you back with their shade, lack of support, discouragement, or negativity. You were given a second chance at life. You owe you to maximize that chance.

People: if you're in a toxic relationship with work, remember: if you died today, they'll quickly replace you. They'll be just fine. You can get another job. You won't ever get another you. Always put YOU first.

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