Last week, one of my friends posted this as her Facebook status...

'Apparently someone I work with doesn't want anyone to come to my birthday party. Today I found the ripped up pieces of the invitation shoved into my locker. I don't care if you don't like me and don't want to come, but ripping it up? Really?'

Sigh.

My reply, 'Sounds like an episode of Glee. Release it from your mind. It's not worth a second of your time.'

And honestly, I truly believe that. How much time do we really want to invest in toxic situations? For me, that would add up to zero time. In my mind, do your very best to avoid toxic life situations at all costs. They do nothing more than destroy your confidence and self-worth and/or can multiply negativity exponentially causing you undo stress and frustration in your life.

These situations can happen with both personal relationships...and work relationships (like with my friend). Try to recognize the signs of a toxic situation before it grows. Here are four of the big ones:

1. Selfishness: Everything a person is doing is for his or her own benefit and nobody else's.

2. Trash talking: This is a biggie. Don't hang out with folks who are always gossiping about others...and don't involve yourself in it.

3. Pin sticking: Picture a voodoo doll and you'll know what I mean. Every time somebody outwardly offends someone, it's like a pin being stuck in them. Five criticisms equals five pins. Ten criticisms equals ten pins. Ouch. Even what many folks consider to be 'little jabs' can turn out to be very toxic, very quickly.

4. Negativity: Sure, everyone complains now and then. But it's the never- ending complaining (never coupled with solutions) that you'll want to steer clear of. It's contagious.

When it comes to getting organized, most people think of piles of paper on the kitchen table or a basement lacking storage. The reality, however, is that getting organized applies to every area of your life, including releasing yourself from toxic situations that may be greatly affecting your happiness, productivity, and emotional well-being.

Remember, each and every person in your life either moves you forward or holds you back; either helps you or hurts you. One of the first steps in this release from toxic situations is acknowledging and pinpointing the sources. Only then can you begin getting organized so you can remove yourself from any potential poison in your life.

To start getting your TO DOS done, right now, visit:

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Everyone gets 24 hours in each day. Because our time is so precious, and because it vanishes so quickly, it's vitally important to use that time well.

What do you get accomplished each day?

If the answer is, 'next to nothing', or 'not nearly as much as I would like,' then it's definitely worth it to take a look at what's on your TO DO list, and decide if those items are helping you get to where you want to be.

Don't confuse activity with real accomplishments. Twiddling your thumbs is activity, but it's not going to get you anywhere fast.

In light of this, there's an incredible tool I wanted to share with you. It will help you get more done than you've ever imagined. It's called The Action Machine. In fact, my husband and I BOTH use it, AND we highly recommend it to anyone who wants to make the most of his or her day. Visit:

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Wishing you a million productive days ahead!

P.S. To encourage you to take action now, when you obtain your very own copy of the Action Machine, and you do so before Friday, February 1st AT 11:59 P.M., I will send you 5 COMPLIMENTARY EBOOKS valued at over $100 as follows:

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'Yes, the people around us can be insensitive, narcissistic, toxic, and sometimes even abusive, but it is up to us to take that energy on or let it flow through us. No one is responsible for taking away our happiness but us.'
--Aletheia Luna




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