Hi rcykala,
I agree that avoiding people who drain our energy is a good practice. Sometimes it’s not possible to avoid some people, i.e., in the workplace or family members. In those cases, I recognize that they are unlikely to change and so I change how I react (or not react) to them for the benefit of my mental health. As I get older, I find it easier to surround myself only with people who add value to my life. How about you?