How to Deal with Toxic People and Narcissists

I have some toxic people/narcissists in my life and this post is to help me lay out a strategy to be to handle them better. These people raise my anxiety through the roof and clearly that is having long term detrimental effects on my health.

LET IT GO : Firstly if people criticise you for something that doesn't really matter in the greater scheme of things, just let it go. Let them - and their negativity - just walk away and get on with your day.

GIVE UP THE NEED TO WIN : This is difficult, especially in personal relationships where you just 'know' you are right. Arguing just to try and win doesn't actually benefit anyone. The person who is wrong is just not going to change their mind as narcissists simply don't every change their minds and are not capable of seeing things in a detached/logical way.

MEDITATE WHEN THIS PERSON IS AFFECTING YOUR ANXIETY : Obviously.

STOP GIVING THEM POWER OVER YOU : When you dwell on negative people, you give them power over your thoughts. Do not let other people determine the kind of day you are going to have! Stop being dependent on this person for your happiness (and sorrow). Start practicing self-acceptance and love for yourself so you can create your own happiness and peace of mind. If you expect people to make you happy and fulfilled, that means you are a shallow and insecure person who needs to seriously start to take charge of their life. Become a complete and developed person within your own right. Commit to being the driver, not the passenger in your life. Decide that you're going to be in control of how you think, feel and behave regardless of the situation.