How to Stop Complaining and Being Negative

Complain, and cast a wrought iron poison-cloud-shadow-version-two-point-oh-over-everything you touch. It is common for people to engage in a constant cycle of negative thoughts, without realizing how it impacts them and the people around. This cycle takes conscious effort to break (though the rewards are absolutely worth it).

Acknowledge Your Thoughts

The first thing you need to do if want to cut back on the complaining, is become aware of your negative always half full thoughts. Also, the value of journaling is underrated. Write down every single complaint that comes across your mind. This practice allows you to notice trends in your thoughts. When you can recognize these low vibrational thoughts, then they no longer have power over you because now YOU are in charge (no matter how small that spark of defiance is) and not the thought.

Shift Your Focus

After you understand that complaining is something you do all the time, then what comes next to deal with it? Rather than focusing on what is going completely wrong, take a look for all of the stuff that are heading proper. Stuck in traffic — enjoy my favorite podcast or music. By making that conscious choice, a frustrating moment can be transformed into something pleasurable.

Practice Gratitude

Expressing gratitude is also a powerful way to reduce negativity in your life. Begin or end your day with a gratitude list of three things This can help re-focus your mind on what is already great about your life instead of living in the negative. You will eventually notice that complaining is replaced more and more by gratitude.

Seek Support

Positive friends or family can be a huge lift as well. To be in a positive atmosphere, have people around to uplift your spirit and aid you [sic] mental health journey. When you share your story and ask for guidance, it can give a fresh approach so that you don’t remain in the same negativity loop.

Mindfulness and Self-Care

Last but not least, pamper yourself and do mindfullness. Strive to participate in activities that make you happy and relax regardless of whether it is meditating, exercising or doing your hobbies every day. Creating a positive lifestyle is an on-going task, it takes time but with perseverance you would have cut the amount of complaints and increase having more positive vibes.

Following these tips will leave you feeling better and helps all those around you as well. Don’t whine, live!