Energy booster
9 characteristics of people that are good for your mental health
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Some people are just good for us. Our author took a closer look at what characteristics this is and what you can pay attention to when you let new people into your life.
There are people who suck us completely dry. After every phone call and every meeting we feel tired and exhausted. Maybe because they’re always complaining, see everything negatively, only talk about problems, only talk about themselves, but don’t want to crawl out of their holes or change their mindset. They are also called energy vampires. And then there are people who do exactly the opposite to us, who strengthen us, make us grow and whose presence alone makes us feel good.
That’s why we call them energy boosters because, unlike vampires, they’re really good for us and our mental health.
You can recognize energy boosters by these properties
- You feel comfortable and safe near them.
- She respect your personal boundaries – without discussions, without belittling you, humiliating you or forever harping on about why, why, why.
- She support you in making your dreams come trueinstead of talking you out of it.
- You have to be with them never adjustto be liked.
- They strengthen you and show you how great you are, especially if you can’t see it yourself.
- You can grow with them and develop yourself further.
- You feel for them seen, heard and appreciated.
- She want to get to know you – with all its facets.
- She are honest with youeven if it is uncomfortable or painful.
In good and in bad times
Nobody is perfect. We all have good times and bad times. Phases in which we need more support and those in which we have a lot to give. Nevertheless, it is worth taking a closer look at the people we allow into our lives and checking whether they really give us energy or just rob us of strength. If our own resources are being used up and we can’t recharge our batteries, it makes sense to address things, limit contact, set boundaries or, if necessary, distance ourselves completely. Taking care of friends and being there for them is part of a healthy friendship, but not when one person is just taking and the other is supposed to be giving. With this in mind: Take care!