One of my devotional readings last week, pointed out that while we often think that cussing is a bad thing… complaining is equally as bad. TRUE!! Complaining is a way to spiral into negativity and it creates more negative thoughts. Complaining is easy to do and equates to polishing the problem and often leading others into negativity. This is obviously not good and we shouldn’t do it. It’s pretty hard not to complain some days. There is so much wrong with this world and often in our daily lives it is hard to resist a good whine. Or, since we all hate whiners, it is easier to just bitch and moan as a form of collegial behavior. Finding a solution or making a change in our behavior is pretty tough, it sometimes seems like the situation is insurmountable. Poof, complaining as a way of building camaraderie.
We also find fault in almost anything. Too busy, someone else’s behavior, bad drivers, people are stupid, prices are high, work is hard, continuous activity is draining, life is hard, there is not enough money, there aren’t enough hours in a day, the stores are crowded….. we can complain about almost every moment of our lives.
We should resist these urges with all of our might. Complaining will lead where we don’t want to go!! We should avoid it if at all possible. Acknowledge the annoyance then move to testing possible solutions, or find the modicum of positive in the situation, or make a plan to change your situation! Complaining doesn’t really generate any constructive thought or behavior. Focus on using the “problem” as the impetus for change, it drives our creativity, it is a challenge not a blockage. So… just my thoughts on daily attitude. Hope your attitude is one of empowerment and positivity. Find the path you need to be your best. (Sounds ridiculous but it’s hard to do and really important.)
Good Luck!!
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