Don’t let the bastards grind you down. When I was growing up my father told me again and again, “don’t let negative people grind you down”. It was a valuable lesson, and I firmly believe that our energy should be spent moving forward with a positive attitude rather than worrying about those among us who only see problems and find fault.

Stress may not be the cause of disease, but it sure can ruin a good day and makes everything seem worse than it really is. When trouble eats away at your heart, deal with them and move on. Find the win-win solution whenever you can and forget about vindication. Smiling at people helps, too!