Complaining
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For most of us, today was the start of the work week. I’d like you to take a minute and think about today. Think about last night when you were getting ready for work, laying out clothes, etc. Think about how you felt this morning, going in to work. And think about the day.
Close your eyes and take a few minutes to really think about what you did, how you felt, what you said, etc.
- Last night, did you find yourself wishing the weekend were longer?
- Did you dread going to work?
- How many times did you punch the snooze button on the alarm this morning?
- Did you complain about work today while at work?
- When you came home, what did you say about your day?
If you’re like most people, you probably wished the weekend were longer, and you might have dreaded work a little (or a lot). You moaned a groaned a bit with your coworkers to commisserate on the “typical” Monday, and then you came home and told your family what a rough day you had.
Is that pretty close?
Stop Complaining
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Now, think about one more thing. Do you really hate your job, or are you just blowing off steam?
Because if you really hate your job, then life is too short to put up with that. Find another job, start a business, do something else. Don’t stick with something you hate. I never regretted leaving a job I hated. Yes, it was scary to walk out, and I did it once with no job to go to, but it was still the right decision. I’d do it again if I needed to.
But what if you don’t really hate your job. You complain because it’s a habit, more or less. I’d suggest that you consider whether that’s such a great idea after all. Complaining about a situation usually makes them seem worse, and it probably isn’t making you feel any better either. Some would even argue that the more you complain, the more you’ll have to complain about.
Common sense tells us that people smile when they’re happy, but research also tells us that people get happy when they smile. So, it’s also reasonable to believe that complaining can make you more unhappy, and pretending to be happy can actually help you to be happy. Have I confused you yet?
Here’s a challenge. Next Monday, try not to complain about heading back to work. Instead, focus on what’s good about going to work, having a job, being productive, seeing coworkers who are friends, etc. When your coworkers gather to bemoan their situation, turn the conversation to something more pleasant. When you get home, talk about something that went right for you during the day, not what went badly. See if you feel better about work if you avoid complaining about it. Even better, see if you feel happier overall with less complaining in your life.
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I agree with you that when you smile you typically feel better, that is why I offer smile makeoovers for people who hate there smiles.
Great tips although complaining does serve as a catharsis of pent-up emotions. It makes people feel better if you don’t go overboard and keep ranting for a long while!
In the end we are all responsible for our current situation in life and any complainer should keep that clearly in mind.
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This is very much in agreement with my favorite mantra: “If you want to be happy, be.”
It might not sound simple but how hard is it really to smile.
I really love this post as it is yet another thing that brought smile to my face. What’s more, you published this on my birthday.
I hope you post some more inspiring write-ups like this.