Everyone gives off a vibe and its actually quite distinctive and sometimes even unbearable--are you putting out negative energy or positivity? These toxic behaviors may help you identify negativity within yourself and those around you. It's difficult to judge ourselves, analyze our actions, and even take responsibility for our wrong-doings. But it is important to remember that we are only human--and through all our beauty--with strength we have weakness. Though we are not defined by our encounters--good or bad--we should certainly be conscious of them. Here are several distinctive behaviors that feed negativity and discomfort to those around you--and maybe even yourself.

1. The inability to be happy for others.

Sometimes, when we fall into our own torch of sadness, we bring others down to burn with us. It's not healthy not for us or the people around us. Which is why it is so important to remember to be happy for others happiness--even when you are not happy. We need to be supportive of those we love, cheer them on when they win even when you have lost. We cannot live in a world of painful mourning in our own diconcernments. Feed off the positivite energy and happiness in those around you--and pretty soon you'll find your own source of light. You will find this to be one of your greatest strengths.

2. Back-Handed Compliments.

I cannot even tell you how commonly, and even noticeably, I hear people cover an insult with a compliment. It is quite honestly one of the most toxic tactics in a person and certainly one of the most avoidable. We do not need to spread negativity, but instead, kindness. And we certainly cannot do that through insults. There are certain statements that are better left unsaid. "Your hair is SO long--but uh, it's SO thin," "You actually wore makeup? You look pretty today," "You have such nice clothes! Can I have the one's that are too small for you?" --- These are just a few I have heard. THESE ARE NOT COMPLIMENTS. KEEP THEM TO YOURSELF.

3. Putting Others Down.

Unfortunately, this happens all too often. I have heard so many people talk so poorly and so awfully about the people who are most close to them. I really don't understand why this happens or even why it seems to be some kind of trend among people of all ages--but it needs to stop. We are no better than one another, it is literally never okay to put someone else down, especially not when doing so solely to raise yourself up. Saying things that are even suddenly or indirectly shallow-hearted innuendos about another person, their choices, and worth should not make you feel above them--it should make you feel ashamed of yourself. We need to strive to be positive, kind, pleasant, and greatly valued people in the lives of our friends and peers... not awfully rude party guests.

4. Bragging.

There is a fine line between boasting and informing and it's pretty easy to cross. It is absolutely okay, and perfectly healthy to be happy for your success and your own happiness. But do not smother into the faces of others and flaunt what you have or do, in comparison to what they do not have or do--whether it is intentional or not-- it is something we all need to be conscious of. When someone asks you a simple question about yourself there are rude-prolonged and showy answers or happy-go-lucky celebratory comments. But there IS a fine line. Don't be that guy, please.

5. Lack of Compassion.

Sometimes we lose sight of what is really important, especially when we encounter traumas and endeavors in our lives. At times our own revelations, even those that make us strong, make us awfully incompassionate about the pain of others. We all go through awful times in our lives, some more than others, but we all to have some kind of struggle--big or small. But no matter how big yours is, and trust me I know big, we must never lose sight of the kindness within our heart and soul. Human nature taints us in many ways but we also have a miraculous nature to be kind. Never let your own struggles, or lack thereof, prevent you from having empathy for others.

No one is perfect, we all have flaws and abundantly so, and that is more than okay. But we must never let the negativity we lock within ourselves trap those around us as well.