Avoiding Toxic People: The Secret to Long Life? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Avoiding Toxic People: The Secret to Long Life? | Vantage with Palki Sharma
The world's oldest person, Maria Branyas, has died aged 117. She attributed her longevity to a number of things, including luck, good genes, and avoiding toxic people. But Branyas is not the only one who considers avoiding toxicity the secret to long life. Plenty of research says that healthy relationships are the key to longevity. So how can we achieve them? Who are toxic people? And what can we do to avoid them? Palki Sharma tells you.
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[@somanthomas7734]

Financial independence is the best way out of toxic relationships.

[@krishnagondhea7428]

Yes absolutely

[@kavitatomar4888]

Yes

[@detro690]

So you mean to say super rich/rich are immune to toxicity? But what about the emotion of greed with which humans imbibed with over the years.

[@somanthomas7734]

Good question but the answer is long and academic.

[@bornalidab1392]

​@@detro690 that's an another topic,you seem to be a confused person who doesn't know to differentiate between greed and money 😂. Grow up , honesty needed in life kiddo.

[@Gavin_Francis_123]

So u mean to say avoid 90% of the society...ok done 👍✅😅😅😅

[@silentstormstudio4782]

Isn't the act of avoiding people in India is toxic itself 😅🤌🏻

[@stormssf8538]

Idk what defines toxic personality but isn't avoiding people toxic itself ? i mean its not like I don't want to avoid them, but I just can't, my college, the staff

[@marcymccann901]

Absolutely!... Stick with only a few of them, the other 10%.

[@ashmitathapa7622]

😂😅 true that need to avoid 90 percent of people in our lives

[@peaceleader7315]

Avoid KZbin comment section..😂.

[@HassanAskari-vt4do]

Avoid toxic people. Well said . Introverts know it already. Avoid 95% of people around world.

[@Hnieh]

💯

[@rohitsaxena9003]

I hv no close frnds, no gf, no wife & kids but.....I hv money. I m happy more than 98% ppl on earth 😊

[@wanderlust1334]

Money ke saath sab mil jaata hai bro. Harsh reality in kaliyug

[@preciousmark9758]

Can I be a friend

[@Roberto-nj5yr]

Every weekend ladki kharid loh bhai. No tension, bindass life.

[@rust719]

You need good friends, join a running club or gym to make them, no amount of money can buy good friends.

[@rohitsaxena9003]

@@preciousmark9758 Sure why not. It would be my pleasure 😊

[@parthapratimroy8282]

2 years of toxic relationship. Now I have no friends or girlfriend anymore. I feel good because no one can hurt me now. But i still want at least someone in my life.

[@futureladypmofindia4780]

😮😮

[@mrbinoyghsoh]

Yup

[@RakibAhmed66]

U have The Lord God (bhagwan, allah, ishwar , yhwh the unseen the omniscient creator)

[@vytautas5069]

Some day will find someone worth too be with, just stay positive and strong

[@Medha_03]

So true. I did the same. 😊

[@praneeth8304]

From school to colleges to work place, from relatives to neighborhoods are filled with toxic people, bullies, back stabbers

[@santhoshms154]

100 percent true

[@mudit104]

💯

[@Analog_world916]

💯 especially neighborhood

[@shyamalagowri9992]

Absolutely … few people are so good that they can’t get well with even little of toxicity and had to stay away from 95% of people

[@penmatsavisali5842]

Even your own sibling,parent are selfish and toxic.For my husband,his own brother is toxic and cheated us along with his mother.But he trusts his mother only

[@rahul3935]

Develop a don't care variable. You will be happy forever. Try not to depend on anyone for anything. Learn to be alone and happy. Don't use social media.

[@braingamesballsortgame718]

Useful points

[@sunshineguitar100]

Wow

[@naren2k6]

This is true. You should avoid listening to or getting involved in Politics.

[@wanderlust1334]

My biggest regret is trusting these toxic people once upon a time and sharing my feelings with them. Its crazy how we trust certain people blindly at certain points of our lives right?

[@Optimistic_aspirant]

And then they use your shared information as a weapon against you after things go south 😊

[@minakumari1515]

I had a friend when I was 18yr old... She came in my life as if she was very kind and helpful person..she had a very cute non harmful personality but soon she turned into a narcissistic friend who used to sulk when I perform good than her ,she used to comment on my appearance and in a very subtle manner I didn't even realise what she wanted to say, sometimes she would just gaslight me whenever I questioned her intentions about the comment she made on me but she used to blame me for overthinking and overeacting. Before meeting her I was a healthy person, i had a glowing skin, I had normal weight and I was doing good in my life after meeting her I got high blood pressure, my face started looking dull and lost all my confidence , I got obesity and went into depression within a year, I didn't realise it for 3 years until I did...and then I distanced myself from her.. and Im happy and healthy again..it's true toxic people are energy vampires.

[@RajveerShekawat-b1h]

I had a same kind of friend ... he used to get jealous when i suceeded in exams ... now we are not in touch yet he comes in my dreams some times and freaks me out

[@JoyJoy-pj4jf]

Yes avoid toxic people. Especially people to whom u let u get closer to u. Choose spirituality, hobbies, nature,

[@annamcgovern5616]

My family is toxic. Thanks to them, I have depression, high blood pressure and stress. I own a house in family yard and that's the problem now. They smile in your face and they are stabbing you in the back. My positive relationship is with my children. I show them love everyday and they give me love in return. I wish I could just get hypnotized to forget all that they have done to me and are doing to me at the moment.

[@Oursmallworld..111]

Your not alone Same with me

[@De-tw7by]

At some stage your children will grow up and tell you you're toxic then what will you do?

[@purvibhatt4840]

Women are at fault always

[@purvibhatt4840]

As per society always women is at fault *

[@user-il2er3uo8h]

dont me your complaints, tell me what are u going to do about it

[@IshanYaar]

you can avoid toxic people but you can't avoid toxic parents, it when you are not independent.

[@lilac624]

I grew up so helpless as I came to deal with two abusive women..My childhood was very very traumatic...

[@rajeshdh1540]

True

[@RajveerShekawat-b1h]

My parents are toxic ...they are like amitabh bachan in piku ...in that deepika deals with only one amithab bachan i got both my mom and dad .. they dont let me have my own social life ..even if i try getting or making a friend they wouldnt like my friend . 24 7 365 days i have to be at my parents service and disposal ... i get panic attacks and suicidal thoughts ... i tried to leave the house and stay away from them but they emotionally black mail me and dont let me leave them . Im stucck alone in my room with no friends no one to talk to and let my heart out ... i tried therapy but couldnt get a good therapist ..im lost

[@angelanderito6482]

This what I do. My daily routine is focusing on me. Everyone else in my life has to be super special to be accommodated. Anyone toxic doesn't have a chance to enter, let alone play a part in my life.😂😂😂😂❤

[@sillyman382]

Partial points to this story, she could afford to avoid toxic people because she was a housewife to a doctor.

[@lakshyavarshney9942]

You have a mouth can type ,read ,write it's ur accountability ,u r making things worse by your approach

[@bobbypanda6685]

true, toxic people mostly speaks the truth and she is suggesting to avoid truth with 1 example from the 7.5 billion people in this world. Fraud to highest degree.

[@ladywhite79]

Very happy to set boundaries and saying NO. Life is amazing.

[@AditiSingh-xg7ox]

She died in her sleep.... wow.... what a heavenly way to go...

[@safinnair7502]

Thats why introverts live long !

[@prernasingh8908]

Is there a study?

[@Heloobehappy]

​@@prernasingh8908➕

[@priyadharmasena6067]

Do they?

[@elle7739]

We attract the kind of people we are. If we're surrounded by toxic people, self reflection is necessary. Our world is a reflection of our thoughts and while we can't control others, we can control our thoughts and reactions that help keep away the ppl we don't want in our lives.

[@MsThe90]

It's true. My parents are extremely toxic, I've suffered a lot of health issues since very young age.

[@detro690]

Recognising toxicity of any person or anything requires right attitude and knowledge with a balanced levels of EQ.

[@Krishnakumar-r4y5d]

am 28, don't have Instagram, Facebook, have lived 1year even without smartphone. So far I tested, meeting our loved ones on special days or weekends, knowing what all happened asking it directly feels soo good, than looking at feed and simply giving a like and comment.

[@KrishnaKhandelwal15]

When you find yourself unhappy or dwelling on a conversation, constantly replaying the questions, answers, and behavior of the people involved, and it's affecting your peace of mind-just let it go. Don’t let their actions or words continue to impact you.

[@tanuja665]

How? I know I should not focus on their words and actions but how?

[@KrishnaKhandelwal15]

@@tanuja665 just leave them.

[@PadmavathyVenkatesh-ql3ce]

True..identifying and distinguishing toxic behaviour/people in itself takes a whole lot of time(even decades) and experience.once you start practising truthfulness,self love without reprimanding yourselves for your past mistakes you get a mental clarity to identify toxicity outside.Then you can set healthy boundaries so such people don't affect you.

[@prernasingh8908]

Whole heartedly agree! Also keep your group small. Be selective. Really helps in keeping toxicity to a minimum.

[@Wherehopelives167]

Good story 😊.. The lady in the video amazes me at 117 years with hardly any wrinkles..😅… Toxicity is at another level.. I am my own best friend!

[@kingbush9328]

If you don't find a means of multiplying your money, you will wake up one day and realize that the money you thought you had, had been exhausted. Investment is a ladder to climb the financial wall.

[@haydencraig7149]

You are absolutely right ✅️

[@haydencraig7149]

Everyone needs more than their salary to be financial stable. The best thing to do with your money is to invest it rightly, because money left for saving always end up used with no returns.

[@christianajoe8563]

Am looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I really need to create an alternate source of income, what do you think I should be buying?

[@kingbush9328]

Cryptocurrency investment, but you will need a professional guide on that.

[@kingbush9328]

Facebook 👇

[@abhijitchakraborty6033]

R.I.P, ABSOLUTELY CORRECT...

[@ampamp999]

This is true. I experimented and found the difference, root cause of body pain. I stopped communication without being angry, body started healing on its own. Its dangerous when you realise your closest sibling was very calculative and manipulative. But maintaining distance helped.

[@larrybaba5635]

It means not working in corporate & staying single

[@sameoldsameold264]

Corporate is literally worse than cancer. I have no idea how anyone can choose to live like that, Absolutely monstrous.

[@compassioniseverything4262]

Work from home

[@larrybaba5635]

@@compassioniseverything4262 WFM is not exempt from toxic environment, the Video conference meetings and long work hours. I'm doing it for years now

[@maithililokmadhuri9978]

My husband and in laws are also very very very toxic.

[@Aspirant-s2]

This is true i have been through a toxic relationship ,now i don't have any parner ,i m just working on myself Making myself better everyday n now i m glowing .....avoid people love yourself ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Gapsi143]

1999 avoid toxic people 2024 avoid human contact

[@siddhartaray4225]

Thank You Palki Madam for the pertinent topic surrounding our lifestyle. You're the best Madam.

[@ranikalakaar]

Everyone has been toxic on some level, whether they care to admit it or not.

[@elizabeth70001]

Hi Palki, My favorite Judge, Judith Sheindlin,had a tv show called Judge Judy. She states, if something doesn’t make sense, it’s probably not true. She’s absolutely true. Folks of Trinidad & Tobago always said: birds of a feather flock together. This is also true. For example, go on any college campus, or in high school, and you’ll notice all the straight A students hangout together; those who like to party are in one group, and those who use drugs and alcohol are in another group. Now, tell me, how could a non-toxic person get him or herself into a toxic relationship? This makes no sense to me. There are striking differences between toxic and non-toxic people. Individuals who are toxic, are users, opportunists, always trying to reap where they did not sow, and in doing so, cause a tremendous amount of discord and unhappiness to others. Non-toxic individuals are peaceful, caring, and always concern for others they don’t know, without pay or applause. So, how will these two types of personalities have anything in common? Here is a larger scale example, in US, prescription drug abuse is the Nation's fastest-growing drug problem and has been classified as an epidemic by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according www.justice.gov/usao-edca/prescription-drug-abuse About 20% of American adults (about 28 million people) have an alcohol use disorder; only about 7% of those people ever get treatment, according www.addictioncenter.com/addiction/addiction-statistics/#:~:text=About%2020%25%20of%20American%20adults,those%20people%20ever%20get%20treatment. Among people aged 12 or older in 2021, 61.2 million people (or 21.9 percent of the population) used illicit drugs in the past year, according to www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/01/04/samhsa-announces-national-survey-drug-use-health-results-detailing-mental-illness-substance-use-levels-2021.html#:~:text=Among%20people%20aged%2012%20or,drugs%20in%20the%20past%20year. And, 22.8% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2021 (57.8 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults, according to www.nami.org/about-mental-illness/mental-health-by-the-numbers/#:~:text=22.8%25%20of%20U.S.%20adults%20experienced,represents%201%20in%205%20adults. Moreover, US is behind in school rankings around the world, www.thebalancemoney.com/the-u-s-is-losing-its-competitive-advantage-3306225 Add the percentage and it’s over 60%, and this does not include the percentage for prescription drugs. Then they say, come on in; the water is fine. NO, the water is not fine, but changes of implementation must be made, period. I once had a student who told me he was in jail, so I asked if he plans to go back, and he said no miss. I told him let’s see what we can do so you graduate high school. I did not need to know why he went to jail, how long he spent, or what he did to get there, because I do not emphasize with foolishness, but I will do all I can to make sure he goes in a better direction than he did before. Lastly, the Bible tell us to stay away from toxic people. 2 Corinthians 6:14, KJV 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? See, there you have it.

[@chinnapaapa5102]

palki is a fraud

[@rimakanekar5330]

You can't choose your colleagues,your boss,your relatives

[@ranikalakaar]

Very black & white.

[@jagadeeshboda]

We need to learn how to deal with toxic people because they are everywhere

[@letspeaknaturally1328]

Toxic people are like a slow poison we should make distance with these person as much as we can

[@hope-lx6rb]

I am on the same path..removing toxic people from my life...

[@tigeragri5355]

It is not easy to avoid but Try to adopt Try to adjust Try to accept then automatically our mind is set for that situation How can we ignore 90% this society and live peacefully So better to accept Accept as it is That will pass away

[@tufan_bebhan]

Its not about staying away from toxic people, its about spending more time with positive mindset people

[@mrsindira8458]

V. True Toxic people cost your life span

[@v.gopalakrishnan350]

The best way to avoid toxic people is to be a loner! It never fails!😅

[@shubhamchopra4242]

+1

[@bhawnasati3439]

Great Started making a list of toxic people around me

[@Itsmebhuvaneshwari]

Most of us are toxic to some person or the other. So are others to us. When we get in the mode of hurting each other, its best to maintain distance and let time take its course. And of course, financial independence. Without that, you are stuck.

[@alejandrojr.albarracin4432]

It's true toxic people may cause a death in a sudden. 😊😊

[@peacelover8913]

i dont want a longer life but a healthy happy life even if ends tomorrow.

[@subbunittala2012]

Challenges are everywhere..we cant run away .. face them ¡🙏

[@MBT372]

❤

[@dyonisiusdony]

Well avoiding toxic people? I would prefer to evaluate myself to understand whether I am toxic or not instead of putting the blame on others. What is the definition of toxic anyway? Nowadays, anything someone does not like can be called toxic. If people tell you the truth even if you do not like it, you cannot simply call it toxic.

[@praveennov]

Impossible these days both not to find toxic people and to live long. Live as much as you can.

[@Eagle878Cordillera]

BLOCK THEM AT ONCE🎉

[@nomxhosapekani7966]

In Africa on holiday from Europe gonna meet my Toxic family Mom included; I'm home once a year or every 2 years😪😪😪😔😔

[@arthurkugumikiriza3655]

I happen to be in the same situation,

[@zainulabdin1720]

Thay think same as well😂 for them you are the most toxic one for them

[@nomxhosapekani7966]

@@arthurkugumikiriza3655 Strength to you my dear

[@AkAshwinkumar]

Cover more topics like this Palki✨☺️ we are grateful to have your journalism

[@sameoldsameold264]

She looks amazing for her age! Human beings are mostly eewww. Staying away works wonders overall for mind, body, and soul. Works wonders for your skin too. You glowwwww!

[@anitagubalane7510]

😢 I'm also experiencing stress and anxiety attack at this point. For family problems and work environment.

[@AJCOOPERHD]

I believe it is the key to living a healthy life. Exercise regularly. Adherence to religious precepts. Living well and continuing to respect and love people. You will find toxic people everywhere. But I think it's better to walk away from toxic people.

[@De-tw7by]

If someone does not behave the way we want them to behave we call them toxic person 🤠. I have seen a lot of Western people dumbing the old parents naming them toxic. Pls STOP spreading Western culture in India. Our culture is a very compassionate culture we have the capacity to see all the people as they are naturally. STOP Western toxic culture here, it's all about money in the west.

[@MBT372]

Exactly my thoughts! This is a new trend that's dividing people!

[@bharathwajvenkat8476]

I have come across many toxic people at home, it's really tough to cop with them.I follow silence as per Buddha golden words silence avoids conflicts and bring mental piece don't forget I do mantra meditation and mindful meditation taking deep breath in and out at last keep your mind busy so you don't have time to think.

[@karthikmuthhswamy6652]

Yes true, if mind is peaceful without any stress we can live long this is what all monks do.

[@chaudry105]

1st of all who is toxic? A person doesn't match up with ur mind and that person stays close to u. Everyone is different, if a person toxic probably u are same to that toxic person. Tolerance, forgiveness is a treatment for a toxic individual. Stay along with society, trying giving ur best to others.

[@MBT372]

❤thank you!!!❤

[@gsk377]

Best comment.

[@lifeslittlestruggles4681]

Western culture follows the independent whereas indian bond with family relationships and responsibility... It's a very big word to avoid toxic people

[@sunriselotus]

My life is 100% toxic people ❤.

[@safinnair7502]

Leave them !

[@qasimalmani647]

Believe in One God. God don't eat or drink He is not born nor He tastes death and there is nothing like Him. It is idolatry worshipping created things over Creator.

[@trexkumar3339]

@@qasimalmani647 i stayed in taliban mentality people and they are TOXIC for real. just like u selling god name.

[@s.k.haridas6726]

There is no toxic person, just recite God name with each breath gives peace and happiness

[@mouthfulofrecipes2380]

I agree .thank u for sharing

[@abhiram62]

Absolutely true 💯

[@a.h9005]

If we are avoiding news channels our mind will become Free. Listen only important News, hear only positive things.

[@Prerna-dz7ut]

I love this video....👍👍👍thanks for such a wonderful posts...happy post 🙏😌

[@christy.d.washington]

Great story Palki!

[@Schminner]

what about Toxic KZbin channels?

[@abhisheksingh-ip9rj]

Well said

[@MusicalHealing9748]

Palki sharma upadhyay... My fav. ❤

[@meenakshiramiah9567]

This is what is referred to Satsung and dushsung inkur culture. Satsung meaning relationship with good people and dushsung means relationship with bad people.

[@poorvakaul1459]

Thanks for this video

[@melissadsilva6062]

Every one nowadays is a toxic narcissistic person to some extent because society puts so much pressure on personal achievement and material success.

[@T-R-A-V-E-L1987]

So true...

[@truth17771]

learnt and am far away from them for my peace of mind

[@Philosopher420]

Sometimes I'm scared of this Algorithm😮, how does it always know what is happening in my mind and life.

[@chinnidheerajkumar658]

I should leave my jobb!!

[@ycamara9034]

Yes true bless , rest in peace , ,,True away from such peoples 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sindhubidaremath5801]

Minding your own business is a way to avoid a toxic relations mendling with ur mental health

[@suranjanabasu498]

Very true and helpful.

[@bhavanapkumar1638]

Development is key for citizens avoiding toxic people!

[@jothybaran6801]

Thank you

[@user-yf4ff7sv6l]

Yes; avoiding toxic media as well.

[@bgsdiary1131]

Like Palki.

[@mohennarayen7158]

Exactly, its a great practices of life..which will give more inner peace and tranquility..❤🎉

[@mili_gorgeous]

Avoid toxic people and don't be one..have a peaceful life❤

[@Smile-wy3ys]

Kindly do tell me, what a person (especially a young girl - in India) should do to avoid toxic people. In this case a parent (father) is alcoholic. He has ben abusing physically (beating) and mentally (uses most vulgar word - continuously), can not leave as no other option of income. Now it leads to panic attacks, whenever he drinks. Fear, anger, jealous, sadness, pain and most importantly helplessness feels to the core. Corroded the mind, forgetting things, health issues. And sees no option

[@Haikoi123]

Everybody in comment section seems like victim ,then who is culprit Ok i am confessing that i am culprit

[@ShreeRamJayRamJayJayRam]

When you stay healthy and successful with somebody know it's working, vice - versa implies keep them at bay. Or if you feel like one, change yourself and realise they are ones. Then take it till you can, or keep them at bay.

[@genarosalazar2818]

God bless Palki Sharma 💐🥇

[@thivyasubbukutty4396]

Got this at th right time❤

[@sheemasolangi1585]

this is what I am facing..

[@kathleenwharton2139]

Peace through Forgiveness. 😊❤

[@nehachomal]

That’s so true ❤- 100%

[@HassanAskari-vt4do]

People with bad luck, bad genes, toxic people : 💀☠️

[@rn-om3hu]

You are blessed to have toxic parents or friends. Use this pain as fuel to escape and become independent. Having said that, I am blessed with lovely parents and friends and didn't achieve much in life.

[@SAK.MOIN555]

Good advice...True.

[@blickydkhar1279]

Toxic..abusive parents are very hard to deal with

[@ryezengd8617]

With everything going on around us, kindly, spare some time and pray for your respective countries, states, cities, towns and villages. God Bless You All. Jesus Christ loves you.