Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Joy: How to Guard Your Happiness Like a Pro

Don't Let Anyone Steal Your Joy: How to Guard Your Happiness Like a Pro Ever feel like someone’s on a personal mission to ruin your day? You wake up feeling great, coffee in hand, ready to conquer the world—then boom! Someone swoops in with negativity, and suddenly, you’re Googling “how to move to a deserted island.” If that sounds familiar, you might be dealing with someone stealing your joy—but don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here’s how to stop letting people steal your joy and keep your happiness locked up like it’s Fort Knox. Recognize the Joy Thieves Not all villains wear capes—some just have a knack for draining your happiness. Here are a few common types of joy-stealers: The Chronic Complainer - No matter what, they find the dark cloud in every silver lining. The Drama Magnet - If their life isn’t a soap opera, they’ll make yours one. The Energy Vampire - Five minutes with them feels like you just ran a marathon… backward. T...