Escaping a Toxic Environment by Myrtis Smith

By definition, a toxin is a poisonous substance that kills, injures, or impairs an organism. A toxin can also inhibit the activity of another substance. Applying this definition

to your day-to-day living, it may surprise you to realize how many things (and people) in your life are creating a toxic environment.

What are potential toxins in your daily living? Toxins can be people that make you feel bad, things that are holding you back from your goals, or situations that make you

physically ill. A toxin can be a behavior, a person, or an object. But anything that "impairs" you or "inhibits activity" is toxic.

Let’s look at an example. Suppose you wanted to get a better job. The current job you have doesn't pay enough, is very stressful, and is not a good fit for your personality. The career you would like to pursue requires a degree (which you don't have) and relies heavily on networking to secure a position. In this example there are several toxins at play. Two obvious ones are your current job environment (the stress is injuring you) and your lack of a degree (this is inhibiting your activity). Other

toxins could be your current spending habits (maybe the problem isn't how much your job pays, but the fact that you are not living within your means), your relationships (are you getting the support from your family and friends to make this transition), and your own attitude.

So how do you eliminate toxins from your life?

1. Identify them. It is hard to fight an opponent that you can't see. Think of the areas in your life where things aren't quite how you would like for them to be. What is holding you back? These things are potential toxins.

2. Identify the impact the toxins are having on your life. For example, poor spending habits have far reaching impacts, what lessons are you teaching your kids, are you creating any strains on your friendships by borrowing money, is your health being impacted by the worry and stress of making ends meet.

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BIO:

Myrtis Smith is a personal coach and founder of Premeditated Life, a Cincinnati-based coaching company specializing in helping individuals manage life's many transitions, especially career changes.

Myrtis is known for her personable style. She has an action-oriented approach to coaching that uses light-hearted humor and practical information. She has an ability to help her clients see beyond their current situations and recognize the many possibilities available to them.

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