Have you ever thought about the kind of impact some people leave on you?
For instance, how about the type of person who leaves you feeling drained and exhausted? They are always exhausted and always have drama going on in their life. Do their conversations leave you temporarily, or do they stay with you all day or even longer? Obviously, these people are just not happy with their lives.
Or, how about the person who leaves you feeling happy and motivated just because of their upbeat disposition? Their conversations put you in a better frame of mind. Before you know it, you will find your thoughts have taken about a ninety degree turn to getting up and doing the “happy dance.”
Or, how about the unmotivated person who really never does anything in life yet always complains about everything and everybody? This negative energy can quickly “zap you” and it is contagious. Watch out for it!
Or, how about the person who is always busy and doing something that completely challenges their thoughts and days? No doubt they are simply excited and happy in their life and really have no time for chaos. Before you know it, their attitude can rub off on you.
Have you ever thought about what kind of impression you leave on others as you turn and walk away?
Mary Ann Sheveland is a contributing blogger for JenningsWire, a blogging community created by Annie Jennings.
Mary Ann Sheveland
Mary Ann grew up in Brownwood, a small central Texas town. Her early love of the violin, which developed at the age of ten, and subsequent mastery of the instrument opened many opportunities for her. She was mentored and prepared for her musical journey from the director of the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra. She auditioned and was selected to join the Blue Jeans Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra was underwritten by Levi Straus Blue Jean Manufacturer and the City of Estes Park, Colorado. Two musical students from each state were selected and concerts were given each Sunday afternoon in a natural amphitheater in the Rocky Mountains. Mary Ann remains an alumnus of this group which is an active symphony now making their home in Breckenridge, Colorado. Mary Ann also played in the Las Vegas, Wichita Falls and Austin Symphony Orchestras.
She had a busy career beginning at the Governor’s Office in Colorado. Then fourteen years at a Texas Trade Association. She was Manager of a Computer Magazine Publishing Company. The last few years of working were spent in sales, which led to her home office, as her husband’s health declined.
Since her husband’s death, Mary Ann has written several books, including a Book of Poetry, Children’s Short Stories, Reflections, The Pioneers and her just published book, Journey of My Heart, A Memoir.
During the last quarter of 2012 Mary Ann was engaged with speaking engagements and book signings in several states, as well as radio interviews from New York City, Dallas, Denver, Portland and Seattle, Washington.
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For instance, how about the type of person who leaves you feeling drained and exhausted? They are always exhausted and always have drama going on in their life. Do their conversations leave you temporarily, or do they stay with you all day or even longer? Obviously, these people are just not happy with their lives.
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This was a perfect article. Our 13 year old is struggling with friendships right now; we read it together. It really helped her to put things in prespective. It made her think about the friendships that are healthy and the ones that are completely draining her. Thanks! We love reading your articles!!