Toxic people can cause serious problems in both your personal and professional life. They bring a great deal of stress and conflict to your life, leaving you burnt out. Andrea Tankovitz is a fashion designer who has dealt with her fair share of toxic people, and she wants to give advice on how to identify and eliminate these people from your life.
There are some [universal signs](https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/signs-toxic-person) to figure out whether you’re dealing with a toxic person, such as inconsistent behavior, seeking constant attention, lots of drama, and manipulation. “You’ll likely feel drained from dealing with these types of people, and they’ll take you on an emotional rollercoaster,” said Andrea Tankovitz. “This can be really bad for your mental health in the long run.” You should examine your relationships and try to determine whether you’re friends with any toxic people, and then try to minimize their impact on your life. “You can spend less time around them or cut them off completely from your life. But if you’re strongly emotionally attached to someone toxic, you can always set clearer boundaries and let them know when they’re engaging in behavior that you find unacceptable.”
Additionally, you can make a list of traits you find toxic and try to keep away from people who exhibit such characteristics, whether you’re at work or home. “Toxic people at work can be even more dangerous. They might not pay you on due time, hold up their end of the bargain, or talk badly about you behind your back. It’s best to pay attention and avoid hiring them or being employed by one as much as you can,” warned Andrea.
Andrea Tankovitz is a fashion designer who specializes in styling looks for music videos. She fell into the job organically, and it quickly set her up for success. Andrea now also owns her own fashion brand called TANKOVITZ that she’s trying to scale into an empire. “I want my name to be everywhere,” she said.
One of Andrea Tankovitz’s top tips for making it big in any industry is avoiding toxic people. This will set you up for success and keep anyone from hurting your chances of becoming number one.
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