4153: The Deliciousness of Dealing with a Negative Person by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Mindfulness

Leo Babauta shares a mindfulness-based approach to dealing with negative people. Instead of reacting, he suggests seeing the pain underneath their criticism and recognizing similar patterns in yourself. He frames it as a practice that changes you whether or not it changes them. He also emphasizes that setting boundaries and being honest are still important, and that practicing imperfectly is the goal.