Deana on Associations

Although, it is pretty well common knowledge that you are who you associate with, it is easy to forget. We sometimes think we have no control over who is in our lives. We HAVE to spend forty+ hours per week with our co-workers, and we aren't about to turn our backs on our current friends. We certainly can't change who we are related to (even though sometimes it would be nice if we could). We can however, limit our exposure to the negative Nancys and Normans in our lives, which will free up some time for the more positive, inspiring people who we want to associate with.

Figure out who you want to be and go out and find similar people to connect with. Where would these people be, and how can you connect with them? Join a networking group, take a class or join a group centered around a hobby or similar interest.

You have probably heard the saying, If you are the smarter than all of your friends, it is time for new friends. This goes for anything you want to become more of, not just intelligent. If you are the happiest person you know, or the most positive person you know, or the most (fill in the blank), start looking for new people to associate with.

The harsh reality is that if you are associating with a bunch of less intelligent, negative, unhappy people, you will never be better than you are right now. New relationships with more positive intelligent people will empower you to learn and grow and become the person you want to become.