stop complaining

I too have heard feedback from a few close friends that they are sick of hearing me complain about everything – and it was definitely something that didn’t please me to hear. I guess when you do it so much, you get used to it and don’t notice – or you don’t really see it as complaining, just stating your opinion or whatever is on your mind. I am making an effort to stop as well, and I like Arcadia16’s idea of making a hash mark or giving yourself a point every time you do. 10 marks per day may not sound that difficult, but for those of us who can find something to complain about in just about anything, it really is a challenge. I read a really good quote by Maya Angelou that helps: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Don’t complain.” This is much easier said than done, but I find that when I put it into practice it does help to minimize the number of things I can find wrong with a situation. Still, it’s a work in progress…