stop complaining

this is just out of control lately. and its funny because we have been talking about it in bible study – complaining and worrying. well lately its just, i have been stressed out about things happening in my life that are upsetting or uncomfortable or unpleasant, and it just leads me to complain. i probably complain mostly about the ridiculousness of my school. about the decisions i have to make and how i feel helpless. about people who bother me or wont let go of me. about people who are hurting me. these things are out of my control. we tend to complain about the things out of our control, because if we complained about the ones we do control, well then were basically just belittling ourselves, and who does that? its easy to put other people down. its easy to point fingers. but really i just need to let go of it all. just say, who cares, its just this thing. i have a whole life to live that is not mine, but gods. he doesnt want me to spend my time being a whiney baby.

what can i say instead of complaining? i need something i can automatically refer to when i notice it coming on…