Your experience of life will be dictated, in large part, by your mindset. If that’s negative and critical and so forth, then you’ll find that it’s difficult to really enjoy life to the fullest. In fact, it could be impossible. On the other hand, if you’re positive and optimistic, then everything will be much smoother….
When you’re feeling happy, those good vibes radiate to those around you. Unfortunately, complaining is contagious, too. There is this phenomenon you may have experienced, in which feelings seem to spread among people who are close to one another. It’s true. Let’s explore how that works and what to do about it. Why Complaining Is…
You can proactively work to create and treasure little moments of contentment every day. Small moments in which you are able to indulge in feelings of satisfaction and happiness are to be cherished. These little joys throughout your day can become more prominent in your life as you begin to notice and embrace them. Soon,…
Learning to notice the good feelings will require proactive measures and determination. I fully believe that taming your negativity can go far toward enhancing your satisfaction. Another way to do this is to pay attention during times when you do feel thankful and satisfied. As I’ve shared in past posts, our brains are wired to…
Being at peace with what you can’t change creates contentment because what can you do when something is frustrating, yet you know it can’t be changed? Accepting these things is much easier said than done. However, there are some steps you can take to work toward being at peace with what you can’t change. Once…
Did you know that one of the most common causes of complaining out of fear? Fear is a powerful emotion that can control many aspects of your life. Constant complaining is often merely a way to disguise something you’re deeply afraid of. Rather than admit that you’re afraid, it’s easier to use the defense mechanism…
Are you aware of the danger of complaining on social media such as Facebook or Twitter.? People complain all the time in lots of ways. Not only do we complain verbally and in person, but we also tend to vent through email correspondence and on social media. Written complaints might actually be more detrimental to…
Have you pondered what to do instead of complaining? Let’s be honest, breaking the habit of complaining can be hard because you may feel stuck and unsure of how to break it. But it’s totally possible to do and here are some things you can do instead of complaining that will help you to feel…
I want to share with you some simple ways to practice gratitude each and every day. The concept of gratitude isn’t new around here. I truly think it’s such an important one when it comes to contentment. When you’re truly grateful for the small things in your life, it’s nearly impossible to complain. Once you…
Complaining can become a habit and as you know, bad habits are hard to break. One of the biggest keys to overcoming the complaints cycle is to first be aware that you’re doing it. When you habitually do something over and over, it’s not unusual to not even know that you’re doing it. When you…
The connection between complaining and depression are linked just like science shows us what complaining does to your brain because that constant negative thinking creates neural pathways within your brain to more readily support those kinds of thought patterns, making it easier to fall into a habit of this type of thinking. Once that kind…
The direction toward taking charge and initiating change in your life can help you go from complaining to contentment. It just takes some practice and dedication on your part. The power in taking personal responsibility for your complaints entails owning your actions rather than griping for the sake of hearing yourself vent. The idea of…
