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How to Be a Positive Influence on Negative People

 Negative people are all around you. You don't have to look far to find someone that has a negative outlook on life.  However, you don't have to allow these people to drag you down with them, either. In fact, you might be able to save a few of them or at least make them smile for a change. They might even thank you for it.   A negative person can sometimes benefit from having their perspective shaken up a little. You can be the person that causes them to question their negative way of life. Consider it to be charitable work that doesn't strain your schedule or your pocketbook.   Try these techniques to be a positive influence on the negative people in your life:   Stay positive. Just because you're dealing with someone that's chronically negative, it doesn't mean you have to allow your mood to be altered. You can choose to keep a positive attitude regardless of those around you. This can certainly be challenging at times, but it's...