When a Bad Apple Spoils the Bunch

[View Online]( [DailyOM]( INSPIRATION [When a Bad Apple Spoils the Bunch]( When dealing with negative people, we can choose not to respond to their behavior and allow our positive behavior to be an example. Because life requires that we interact with different personalities, it is not uncommon for us to encounter a situation where there is one person whose behavior may negatively impact the experiences of others. Someone who is loud and crass can interrupt the serenity of those who come together to practice peace. A disruptive worker can cause rules to be imposed that affect their colleagues’ professional lives. A team member who is pessimistic or highly critical may destroy the morale of their fellow members. And one “bad apple” in your personal life can be a potent distraction that makes it difficult to focus on the blessings you’ve been given and the people who love you. There may always be people in your life who take it upon themselves to create disruption, foster chaos, stamp out hope, and act as if they are above reproach – even when, in doing so, they put a blight on their own experiences. But you don’t need to allow their negativity and callousness to sour your good mood. Often, our first impulse upon coming head-to-head with a bad apple is to express our anger and frustration in no uncertain terms. However, bad apples only have the power to turn our lives sour if we let them. If you can exercise patience and choose not to respond to their words or actions, you will significantly limit the effect they are able to have on you and your environment. You can also attempt to encourage a bad apple to change their behavior by letting your good behavior stand as an example. If your bad apple is simply hoping to attract notice, they may come to realize that receiving positive attention is much more satisfying than making a negative impression. While you may be tempted to simply disassociate yourself entirely from a bad apple, consider why they might be inclined to cause disturbances. Understanding their motivation can help you see that bad apples are not necessarily bad people. Though bad apples are a fact of life, minimizing the impact you allow them to have upon you is empowering because you are not letting anyone else affect the quality of your experiences. You may discover that buried at the very heart of a bad apple is a seed of goodness. [ ] DailyOM Course Spotlight [It's Not My Fault, It's Yours]( It's no secret that finger-pointing is a common human tendency, and there are good reasons why we all do it. It feels good to be right! However, the fault line can often be thin, with the potential to wreak havoc on personal and professional relationships. This course by psychotherapist Kim Schneiderman will teach you how to develop a better understanding of yourself and the ways in which you can communicate to get to the bottom of why you and the people around you find fault, why we resist taking responsibility, and how to keep the blame and shame game from damaging your relationships. You'll also learn how to expertly navigate disagreements and liberate yourself from self-destructive thoughts and behaviors for good. [Learn More]( [ ] New Courses - [The Art of Yoga Nidra: Unlock Your Sensuality]( - [Stop Unwanted Eating Behaviors in 8 Days]( - [The ROAR Manifesto for Midlife Awakening]( - [The Menopausal Middle Menu Plan]( [ ] Top 10 DailyOM Courses - [Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor]( - [Hold Your Own During Control Dramas]( - [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( - [The Art of Yoga Nidra: Unlock Your Sensuality]( - [Heal Your Soul by Letting Go of Emotional Addiction]( - [Financial Affirmations to Start Your Day]( - [The Menopausal Middle Menu Plan]( - [Preventing Procrastination]( - [Fascia Flows to Free Your Body]( - [Heal Yourself From Adrenal Fatigue]( [DailyOM]( [ ] [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [twitter]( You are receiving this email because you are signed up to receive emails from DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](