Radiators and drains.

Radiators and drains:

Throughout life you meet all kinds of people who are different in many ways, however they all fall in to two very important catergories........"Radiators and Drains".

Think about it, we surround ourselves with so many different people, some make us feel great and we love being around them, others tend to zap us of all things positive and wish to bang on about how their life is so miserable because they had to stay in the office for an extra 30mins.

What are radiators?

Radiators are people who give off warm and comforting vibes, that are a joy to be around, are genuine and ooooooze positivity (not too much mind, as that's just annoying :-) They make us feel great, inspire us and we look forward to seeing them. Radiators don't bombard us with poor me comments and require constant reassurance. Radiators motivate us to succeed in our goals, provide us with the drive and support us on our chosen journey. Radiators are happy when we are happy, they congratulate us on our success. Radiators are simply AWESOME.

These are the people we should spend as much time with as possible. Surrounding ourselves with radiators will make us happier, healthier and allow us to lead a positive, energetic and successful existence.

What are drains?

Drains are the kind of people that always respond negativly. "hello mate, great to see you, how are you? Bloody awful, I'm working overtime, not getting any sleep and on top of that I had no clean underpants to put on this morning". Drains are never happy for your success, instead respond with something like "oh its alright for you with your cushty job" (cheers mate). Drains need constant reassurance "oh my god i am so effin fat" (yet 3 days later you see a pic on facebook of them off their tits holding a jug of pimms in one hand and a sausage roll in the other) my heart goes out to you. Drains oooze negativity, jump to the down sides and dismiss the up sides. Drains lack self belief therefore lack belief in you. Drains are are, well, draining to be around, they lack enthusiasm and question yours. Drains are needy yet ignore your positive incentives when provided........you get the picture. Drains are those who no matter how much of a radiator you are to them, they are not interested, their life is already over....apparently.

These are the people that quite simply, you do not need in your life. These people will drag you down into their negative pit. Zap you of your confidence, positivity, motivation and warm energy. Dont let this happen.

Now, don't get me wrong. I know we all have our moments and our friends do too. It's these times where we need a radiator to get us out of that rut, not a drain to make us feel even worse and believe there is no way out.

My point is we all need great family and friends. People who love us and want to see us smile and and live a long and happy life, succeeding in what we set out to do and who provide the encouragement we need to take risks and come out better off. Life is not always this straight forward I know, but believe me if their were more radiators in the world it would be a far warmer place to be (see what i did there?)

You know who they are, surround those drains with warmth, love, positivity and motivation. If it they don't want it, move on. Because they will only "drain" you.

Much love, poached eggs and bacon,

Matt