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How do you respond to a Debbie Downer?
Better to acknowledge her challenges by saying, “I can tell you’re having a hard time right now.” Time frame is key, so I often encourage people who are in Debbie’s place to say things like, “I’m preparing myself to feel more loveable.” It’s not exactly in the frame of a positive affirmation, but it’s a start in that …
How do you help a Debbie Downer?
You can go a long way to fixing the problem simply by letting people know the negative impact they are having. Try talking to the negative employee. Take a tactful approach and present your case in a constructive way. Come on too strong, and the Debbie Downer is liable to get defensive.
When your friend is a Debbie Downer?
“The Debbie Downer is somebody who puts herself down so you can uplift her,” explains Ward. No matter what you say to a Debbie downer, he or she is always negative. This is a dangerous friendship because it’s so exhausting. “It takes a lot of your energy to assuage this person’s self-esteem,” says Ward.
How do you stop a Debbie Downer?
How to Stop Being a “Debbie Downer”
- Pay attention. Start tracking how many times each day you think or express a negative thought.
- Join a positive community.
- Practice self-awareness.
- Get support.
How do you deal with downers?
5 Ways to Stop Giving Debbie Downers and Negative Nancys Too Much Power in Your Life
- Guard Your Time. Negative people can monopolize your time — even when they’re not with you — if you’re not careful.
- Choose Your Attitude.
- Refocus Your Thoughts.
- Choose to Behave Productively.
- Seek Out Positive People.
What is a positive Polly?
The Pollyanna principle (also called Pollyannaism or positivity bias) is the tendency for people to remember pleasant items more accurately than unpleasant ones. Research indicates that at the subconscious level, the mind tends to focus on the optimistic; while at the conscious level, it tends to focus on the negative.