Category: Positivity

We hear the phrase “personal responsibility” a lot these days. Sometimes it can have a negative connotation to it, but it certainly doesn’t have to. Being personally responsible for yourself and your actions is actually an incredibly empowering decision. There are a lot of nuances to this concept, but I think it can definitely be…

There are things you can to shift your focus toward positivity. Once you begin to do that, you’ll start to find positive thinking comes more naturally and with ease. Cutting down on your complaining is something that will take practice. Not everyone is naturally inclined to lean toward the positive. It’s easier for our brains…

The ideas of gratitude, contentment, and happiness are all interconnected. We all want to be happy. Striving for happiness is part of the human condition. The concept of gratitude and how it relates to cultivating contentment can be found throughout The Rebels Den with a quick search. If you knew that how grateful you are…

Today, I’d like to help you further along these lines by exploring the difference between legitimate complaints and whining. The focus of our positivity series is about turning the habit of complaining into contentment, which probably seems like a big task. And I think there’s an agreement that there are times in which complaining can…

What’s the point when you complain about things that can’t be changed? Constant complaining, rather than reaching for contentment, has a way of taking over your life. There truly are times when your frustration should be heard. However, are there some things you should never complain about? Doing so is counterproductive in so many aspects….

Chances are good that you would like to lessen your complaining and grow your contentment but have you ever considered how others perceive your complaining? Once you know some of the effects this can have on your reputation, you will probably be more motivated to make a change. Let’s take a look at how others…

There’s complaining and then there is complaining and I am definitely not saying that there aren’t legitimate complaints in this world. In the last few articles in the positivity category, I’ve been sharing that complaining can become a bad habit that’s hard to kick, overshadowing all the good things in your life and causing people…

There’s power in gratitude because let’s be real, contentment doesn’t come naturally to everyone. In fact, our brains are actually wired to see the negative side of things more readily than the good. However, now that you are aware of all the ways in which choosing fulfillment over lack can impact your life for the…

It’s not easy to break the complaining habit, it might help to understand the benefits of choosing contentment over complaints. When you make a proactive decision to kick complaints to the curb, you’ll start to see a number of good things happen. Relaxation One of the first things you may note is that you feel…

Do you know what is going on in your brain when you complain? Complaining has actually been shown to rewire the circuitry in your brain, along with influences other changes within this organ that controls so much of how your body functions. Let’s take a deeper look. Rewired Neurons Your brain thrives on efficiency. It…

There is a price you pay for complaining and spreading constant negativity is harming your life. From your personal relationships to your career, complaining can take a toll and cause damage to all of the things you hold dear. This also includes your physical and emotional health. It’s important to understand just what a high…

Turning Complaints into Contentment will change your life but it can feel overwhelming. Complaining like many other things can become just that – a habit. When you learn to curb your complaints, you’ll notice a shift in your life. Learning to lessen the frequency of your complaints doesn’t mean that you’ll never feel negative emotions…