In today’s always-connected, perpetually-hurried life, rest can be elusive. It’s hard to stop when everything and everyone around you seems to want to go, go, go.

What matters most to me and my loved ones? What would be simple and beautiful? When I reflect back on the holidays, what memories and feelings would I like to take with me?

Let’s just go right in. Straight, no chaser…you need to stop trying to change toxic people. Here are 7 signs to help you identify toxicity before you expend your precious time and emotional energy!