56 Negative Energy Quotes: Cleanse and Detoxify Your Life

Once we allow negative energy to consume us, it can eat away at everything in our life that provides us joy. Read the 56 quotes below and learn how to avoid tumbling down this rabbit hole.

Going through difficult times is a part of life, and it is healthy to feel our negative emotions, vent and talk to our loved ones about what we are going through. However, some of us have developed a chronic habit of being negative no matter the situation.

If we do not learn how to practice being positive, we risk living our lives in a state of misery and bringing others down in the process. Read the following 56 quotes to understand negative energy and how we can deal with it in ourselves and others.

Metro Boomin’s quote: "If I stay negative in negative energy, that's what's gonna come back." | Image: AmoDays

Quotes on the Importance of Being Positive

"If you think of others in a jealous way or if you become angry, immediately pause for a moment. It's going to pull you down and send negative energy. At that moment, pause and correct yourself." — Frederick Lenz

"Gratitude turns negative energy into positive energy. There is no situation or circumstance so small or large that it is not susceptible to gratitude's power." — Melody Beattie

"With negative energy, you can make the positive energy. A flower will become compost someday, but if you know how to transform the compost back into the flower, then you don't have to worry. You don't have to worry about your anger because you know how to handle it— to embrace, to recognize, and to transform it. So this is what is possible." — Thich Nhat Han

"If I stay negative in negative energy, that's what's gonna come back." — Metro Boomin

Frederick Lenz’ quote: If you think of others in a jealous way or if you become angry, immediately pause for a moment. It's going to pull you down and send negative energy. At that moment, pause and correct yourself.” | Image: AmoDays

"Deal with your negative patterns before they become habits because habits are hard to break." ― Germany Kent

"You can't get a pay raise when you're angry. People will react to the negative energy and will resist you." — Stuart Wilde

"I realized that if my thoughts immediately affect my body, I should be careful about what I think. Now if I get angry, I ask myself why I feel that way. If I can find the source of my anger, I can turn that negative energy into something positive." — Yoko Ono

"An unforgiving nature reflects in your face. Holding negative energy drags down the facial muscles, puckers one's frown, and causes lines around the mouth. Working daily on forgiveness (forgiving oneself as well as one's enemies) is the cheapest, most effective facelift in the whole wide world. All it requires is love and discipline." — Sarah Miles

"Do not jump into reaction mode at the first appearance of negative energy. Just breathe, and relax." — Neale Donald Walsch

Germany Kent’s quote: "Deal with your negative patterns before they become habits because habits are hard to break." | Image: AmoDays

"It is very important to always hold the thought of an enlightened teacher in your mind in a very positive way. When you direct negative energy towards someone who is powerful, it has a terrible bounce-back effect." —Frederick Lenz

"Remember, my friend, to enjoy your planning as well as your accomplishment, for life is too short for negative energy." — Bruce Lee

"Finally, imagine that you've really worked hard on yourself and become a level 10 person. Now, is this same level 5 problem a big problem or a little problem? The answer is that it's no problem. It doesn't even register in your brain as a problem. There's no negative energy around it. It's just a normal occurrence to handle, like brushing your teeth or getting dressed." — T. Harv Eker

"Remember that 'needing' something to change will always flow negative energy and hold it to you. Finding a way to become excited about what it will be changing into will flow positive energy and get the desired revisions started." — Lynn Grabhorn

"Be careful not to let a negative social media life attract you to a dark way of thinking." ― Germany Kent

Milton Berle’s quote: "If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.” | Image: AmoDays

"What's more toxic than what they have done, think, or have said about you is how you let your mind receive it. In a world as ours, filled with so much noise and hate, what suffers the most is our minds. Know when to keep your mind shut!" ― Chinonye J. Chidolue

"Shout out to everyone transcending a mindset, mentality, desire, belief, emotion, habit, behavior or vibration, that no longer serves them." ― Lalah Delia

"You don't get better on the days when you feel like going. You get better on the days when you don't want to go, but you go anyway. If you can overcome the negative energy coming from your tired body or unmotivated mind, you will grow and become better. It won't be the best workout you have; you won't accomplish as much as what you usually do when you actually feel good, but that doesn't matter. Growth is a long-term game, and the [expletive] days are more important." — Georges St-Pierre

"Block out all the negative energy, and just love." — Ariana Grande

"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door." — Milton Berle

Melanie’s quote: "Surround yourself with positive people." | Image: AmoDays

"When you become so determined that you want to feel good—you have become as your Inner Being is, in such a pure place of Positive Energy—then that which is 'negative energy' simply can't mix with you. It defies Law. If you are very strong and clear about your positive wanting and feeling it, then 'bad' things simply cannot get in. Colds can't get in; car accidents can't get in. Anything that you are not wanting cannot be your personal experience." — Esther Hicks

Quotes About People Who Exude Negative Energy

"Burning sage changes the energy for the home, so if you've had an argument or some form of stress, it removes negative energies." — Karen Rose

"In my professional life, I do not have to like everyone, but when I feel negative energy with someone, I try and avoid that person." — Mario Mandzukic

"I let everybody else's negative energy feed on me a little." — Toni Braxton

"Surround yourself with positive people." — Melanie

Ariana Grande’s quote: "Block out all the negative energy, and just love.” | Image: AmoDays

"If you consciously send negative energy toward someone, then what you send is exactly what you will attract upon yourself in your own life." — Jenna Dewan

"You can use your life in a very useful and intelligent way. You can very well transform that negative energy into a positive energy that empowers you and makes life meaningful." — Thich Nhat Hanh

"I have walked away from friendships when I've realized that someone smiles to someone's face and talks about them the minute they walk out of a room. I have no room in my life for that kind of negative energy anymore." — Sophia Bush

"When you're around negative energy, it gets to you if you keep letting it affect you." — James Van Praagh

"At the umbilical region, we actually network with people. Picture that you are cutting those cords to everyone you know. It doesn't mean you don't love them; you are just cutting down on the negative energy pickup from people." — Frederick Lenz

Scott Cunningham’s quote: "The power is neutral. It cannot be divided into positive and negative energies. Power is power." | Image: AmoDays

"Be above the negative energy of others. Refuse to allow their negativity to affect you. Instead, allow your positive energy to cancel their negative energy." ― Bohdi Sanders

"Naysayers are frightened by their own power." ― T.F. Hodge

"There are so many people who will tell you that you can't do this, but you have to make sure that your voice isn't going to be one of them." ― Pooja Agnihotri

"Always beware of the people you allow in your energy space. Some might contaminate your energy to a point of no return. Meditate, stay prayed up." ― Mitta Xinindlu

"A complainer is like a Death Eater because there's a suction of negative energy. You can catch a great attitude from great people." — Barbara Corcoran

Barbara Corcoran’s quote: "A complainer is like a Death Eater because there's a suction of negative energy. You can catch a great attitude from great people." | Image: AmoDays

"Instead of hating, I have chosen to forgive and spend all of my positive energy on changing the world." — Camryn Manheim

Inspiring Quotes About Overcoming Negative Energy

"I love negative energy. It motivates me. It really doesn't bother me because my dad was my first hater, so if I can take it from him, I can take it from anybody." — Ja Morant

"Don't waste another minute dealing with a toxic, negative, energy-draining person. Some people are wired for negativity. They love being argumentative, combative, and abusive. Run for your life as quickly as possible." — Les Brown

"I grew up in low-income areas, and I've seen people take negative energy and just accept it. They give into and end up living a pretty rough life. At a young age, I just knew I wasn't going to give in because I didn't want to end up being one of those people in the neighborhood that didn't have anything and lived a hard life." — LaMarcus Aldridge

"Sometimes it seems like most people are being pulled into a negative energy, but then you meet strong individuals or strong leaders, and they are free from it." — Sakyong Mipham

Camryn Manheim’s quote: "Instead of hating, I have chosen to forgive and spend all of my positive energy on changing the world." | Image: AmoDays

"An eagle uses the negative energy of a storm to fly even higher." — Eric Thomas

Energy-filled Quotes

"Sometimes giving high motivation just means telling an absurd lie. The human brain is so accustomed to hearing lies that sometimes telling the truth is equal to transmitting negative energy, while the mystification and illusion of reality are associated with positive energy." ― Elmar Hussein

"There are amazing opportunities all over the world for women, and I think that there's more good that comes out of positive energy around that than negative energy." — Marissa Mayer

"The power is neutral. It cannot be divided into positive and negative energies. Power is power." — Scott Cunningham

"I think the better the show; usually it means that you've got a lot of good people because it's sustaining itself. If there's negative energy, things tend to break down ultimately." — Peter Jacobson

Lil B’s quote: "I don't support violence, and I don't support negative energy. I don't support people putting other people down." | Image: AmoDays

"I think that we have to, firstly, accept ourselves the way we are. I do think that girls are told at an early age that straightening their hair is the right thing, whereas it's simply not. You need to shut down the negative energy and do what makes you feel good. What makes you feel good is what makes you beautiful!" — Maria Borges

"Women vibrate at a slightly different rate that passes kundalini very easily. It is problematic, though, because a woman also picks up negative energy, it affects her more." — Frederick Lenz

"Positive energy cannot be destroyed, and negative energy cannot be created, but the truth is, one is destroyed by creating the other" ― P.S. Jagadeesh Kumar

"When I was little, I went to the Sahara desert and met an older woman with beautiful earrings that came all the way down to her stomach. She told me, 'For us Tuareg, jewelry is not meant for decoration. It absorbs negative energy that comes your way.' So think twice when you buy a vintage ring!" ― Sofia Boutella

Christine Baranski’s quote: "The older I get, the more I try not to waste my time on negative energy." | Image: AmoDays

"Negative energies can't touch you if you are in a state of meditativeness." — Jaggi Vasudev

"Sorry negative energy... You are not welcome here." ― Karen A. Baquiran

"You have to realize that myself and others that have been wrongfully convicted of crimes, we've dealt with the situation. You realize that you're not going to survive in prison or progress as a human being if you allow yourself to continue to hold on to this negative energy." ― Brian Banks

Ja Morant’s quote: "I love negative energy. It motivates me. It really doesn't bother me because my dad was my first hater, so if I can take it from him, I can take it from anybody." | Image: AmoDays

"Positive energy is collective, integrative, expansion. Whereas negative energy (...) is simply that which disconnects, which segregates, which separates, which lowers energy, lowers frequency. Whereas Positive increases the frequency and allows us to see things more holistically. Whereas negative energy breaks things into parts that makes things a bit more challenging to manage." ― Darryl Anka

"In truth, there is no such thing as 'negative' energy, just energy that is heavier and denser than other energy, and therefore more uncomfortable to experience." ― Aletheia Luna

"I don't support violence, and I don't support negative energy. I don't support people putting other people down." — Lil B

"The older I get, the more I try not to waste my time on negative energy." — Christine Baranski

LaMarcus Aldridge’s quote: "I grew up in low-income areas, and I’ve seen people take negative energy and just accept it. They give into and end up living a pretty rough life. At a young age, I just knew I wasn't going to give in because I didn't want to end up being one of those people in the neighborhood that didn’t have anything and lived a hard life.” | Image: AmoDays

The world, while full of hardship, is also teeming with beauty, from friendship, art, music, love, and much more. We must learn how to open our eyes to this to create positive connections, recognize opportunities and simply enjoy our everyday life.

Of course, this is no easy feat if we have developed negative patterns, so beating ourselves up over it will do more harm than good. The secret is to start small. To begin your journey toward a more sunny outlook, read the following 45 quotes about cherishing life.