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By: Arpi Shively

Arpi Shively — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:36:00 +0000

Hi Karl, great scheme about not complaining. I hit a real post Xmaslow yesterday, then picked myself up and feel quite different today. When I start walking the negative trail, I bring myself up short with the command: 'Find four things to love, right now!' And there are always four things to be grateful for. Hope it works for you. Also, I find if I can push through the inertia with one productive action, one email, start a blog post, whatever, that I feel much better. All the best! Arpi Arpi Shively's last blog post..Shelf Life

By: Trilby

Trilby — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 21:37:26 +0000

Wow. Food for thought big time! How many do any of us complain in one day. I know I have a tendency to look at the negative side sometimes, and I know where it comes from – a family that loves to complain A LOT! It becomes a pastime and a habit for so many people. Hmmm… I wonder why? Thanks for bringing this out! I’m looking inwards now…too… Good luck.

By: Arswino

Arswino — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 07:01:46 +0000

I was told that if you always be grateful with anything befall you even it's hurt you, than you're are great. It's rare to meet people like you, Karl. Count your blessing and always be success! Arswino's last blog post..Dare To Make Mistake, The Next Step Towards The Top of Success

By: Marissa

Marissa — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:53:16 +0000

Ok, count me in for No Complaints for 30 Days. Ooohh...it's gonna be tough during the holiday season (but I'm NOT complaining about it, I'm just saying). Karl, I'm with you on the traffic/commuting frustrations. I ride the train, which provides ample opportunities for complaints. For distraction, I try to think about stuff like funny conversations, jokes. Then when I giggle out loud, I wonder if people around me complain that there are weirdos on the train. Marissa's last blog post..From Monkey Bars to Desk Jockey

By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:17:10 +0000

Hi Ross, if you write about it, let me know so I can post a link at the bottom of my next article.

Hi Janelle, my optimism has definitely improved because of this challenge.

Hi Jennifer, if you give it a try, let me know. I would love to hear how it makes you feel.

Hi Marelisa, I’ve read the same thing. I think that improving our lives is about creating new grooves that fit our needs better.

By: Marelisa

Marelisa — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:27:54 +0000

Hi Karl: I've read that thoughts literally create grooves in our brain. So the more you can get yourself to think positive thoughts instead of complaining, the easier it will get to continue doing this in the future. Marelisa's last blog post..Start 2009 With a Bang: Create a Life List

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 21:16:43 +0000

Thank you Karl for this update post. I missed the intro to this, but I really like this idea. I know I can use improvement as well. I have come a LOONG way, and don't complain much, but I know I can improve, especially when you talk about the internal complaining. I used to be a chronic complainer and I could NOT stop even with maximum effort. I wanted to so bad, but just could not. After moving and then changing my perspective about things I made huge strides. Then when I learned to process emotional pain it improved even more. I think if I implemented this 30 day challenge then I could knock it completely out. I have tried to focus more on gratitude lately, and that seems to be the kicker for me. When I focus on my blessings there's simply no room for complaining. Good luck! Jennifer's last blog post..A Simple Holiday and Life Hack

By: Janelle

Janelle — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:46:17 +0000

Ha! This is awesome, Karl. Lately, since I returned from the holidays, I’ve promised myself to try being more optimistic…I think that kinda’ goes hand in hand with not complaining as much

By: Ross

Ross — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:56:04 +0000

Well done - I'm getting ready to kick it off tomorrow morning.. this is going to be a tough challenge!!! Ross's last blog post..So you’ve heard it all before? Part 3: Destiny