How to Stop Complaining So Much…
And, it’s not just by counting your blessings.
Quack. Quack. Do you sometimes hear your own voice complaining about everything in the sun? Unfortunately, in a troubled world it’s quite easy to get into the habit of counting down the negativities in your life.
Recently, I did not like the sound of my own voice. Yes, I too was complaining way too much. So the need to backup and see what I could change. Here’s some suggestions I’m working on. No doubt, you will come up with your own.
Stop Overwhelming Yourself With Too Many Things To Do Whether you keep a literal list or one in your head of items to complete, it might be one of the culprits making you crazy. In reality there are only so many hours in a day to do the things you want and need to get done.
It comes down to priority. What needs to get done. Obviously, dirty clothes can only mount so high. However, your house doesn’t need to look like a picture from inside Southern Living magazine.
Look at your limits emotionally, mentally, and physically. Everyone has limits. Consider one of the meanings of the word “modesty” is to respect your personal limits.
You Can’t Change the World Accept the fact that you can’t change other people. At this point, you might even be having trouble running your own life. Focus on yourself. When your own house is in order the whole world will look a little better. Hopefully, with less complaining.
That doesn’t mean you can’t help someone or care about others. Let others come to you for advice. This makes life a lot simpler.
Work On Being Humble This world generally will advise you to take a stronger more aggressive approach to situations and others in your life. Most of the people I consider humble, that is they don’t consider themselves above anyone else, are just happier in life. Why?
Humble people look for the good in others. They complain very little and accept the “whatever” situation or experience that is at hand.
Try to Do Something You Enjoy Each Day If you feel like you’re on a treadmill every day getting further and further behind, then it’s time to slow things down. Take the time, yes “take the time” to do what you like daily.
Do you enjoy taking an evening stroll? Painting, crafts, calling a friend — the list can go on and on. When you do get back on the treadmill, your obligations should look a little easier to handle with less complaints.
I have found that I complain less when I regulate the flow of what I can handle, acknowledge I can’t change the world or individuals, work on humility, and do something for “me” each day that breaks the cycle of insanity.
Most articles you read will tell you to “count your blessings.” I believe that is just a “given” and should be the first thing you do. However, if you still find yourself on that carousel of complaints…then try some of my other suggestions.
Also, pray…and learn to laugh a lot! Don’t take yourself too seriously.
