[header] How to stay positive around negative people [title] Remember that you are in charge of your attitude. [step] The first step in staying positive is to remember that no one can make you feel bad without your permission. If you choose to remain positive, you can do it. 
Don't allow yourself to fall into the trap of feeling like a victim of another person's bad attitude. [substeps] You might have to remind yourself of this frequently when you're around negative people for any length of time.