3 MINUTE READ ON BAD ENERGY AND BEING A GOOD FRIEND

Here is something to remind yourself, a quote that I loved and a question to ask yourself for this week…

Something to remind yourself…

I love how Trevor Noah answered this question: How do you define a bad friend? “I don’t think you spot them. I think you feel it, you know? And I think it’s a lot easier for us to sense than we realize. One of the simplest indicators is: can you be yourself?

Sometimes they’re not necessarily a bad friend; they’re just a bad friend for you because you’re not revealing your true self to them. So, they’re being friends with the idea of you, not the real you. You leave those interactions thinking, ‘I don’t feel good.’ But they don’t even know you, so you can’t really blame them for being a bad friend.
Honestly, I don’t think there’s such a thing as a bad friend. I think it’s just a bad friendship. They might be a great friend to someone else, so it’s not about them being good or bad. It’s about recognising that this is simply a bad friendship for you.

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The people around you should allow you to be yourself and support how you choose to live your life, especially if those choices bring you joy, even if they’d choose differently. Over time, we all grow and change. Long-term friendships can evolve, especially if you met when you were young. The key is to give each other space for that personal growth.

II.

A big part of creating fulfilling friendships is letting go of the ones that no longer align. It’s not about labeling someone as “toxic” or “bad”, it’s about recognizing when the energy exchange isn’t mutual, or when you leave interactions feeling less like yourself. Protecting your peace and authenticity is a form of self-love, and that includes being mindful of who you surround yourself with

A quote that I loved…

When something is right for you it will give you energy. That’s how you know.

– Random paintresss

A question to ask yourself…

Now be your own best friend and ask yourself: How am I feeling right now, and what do I need? Not only take the time to answer this question, give yourself what you need.

Love,
Kelly