India, May 4 -- You may not always notice it, but the energy around you may hinder your growth and well-being more than you think. The people you interact with, the spaces you spend time in, and even what you watch online can shape how you feel. At times, you might start picking up stress, tension, or negativity from around you without realising it.

According to Janika Galloway, here are eight ways you might be taking in negative energy:

No one has to say anything negative. A sharp tone, passive aggression, or tension can instantly shift your nervous system. Your body absorbs the feeling before your mind makes sense of it.

A look of judgment, jealousy, or disapproval can be enough. You are naturally wired to read faces quickly and inte...