Comments on: Day 18 of 30 – Bonus – No Complaining

By: Lance

Lance — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 12:31:21 +0000

Good point Karl – while eliminating complaining sounds like a good thing – there can also be reasons to really complain – especially if that complaining is followed up with some action to make a change. This is productive, and good. And a good point to remember – that action here is what makes all the difference.

And…a little complaining mixed in with humor (the Andy Rooney variety is excellent) – can be a fun way to complain and have some fun with it – and done lightheartedly, isn’t so bad…

I’m continuing to enjoy this series very much Karl, it gets me thinking each time…

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By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 04:12:14 +0000

Hi Tom, I feel like I’ve progressed so much faster because I’ve put myself under the microscope. It’s been worth the effort.

Hi Patricia, that’s the best thing to do, take a breather, let it pass so you can move on to better things.

By: Patricia

Patricia — Sun, 21 Dec 2008 00:52:19 +0000

When I find myself complaining, I attempt to stop myself up short and analysis the situation…is my complaining solving anything? or just getting wind into my words? I usually find that I am really tired and I should take a rest/break or call for reinforcements.

I rather shout out complaints when my honey and family do not hear me and I have repeated myself so many times…when I hear myself shouting I truly have to call a halt and evaluated – ’cause what I am doing is just fanning a breeze and getting no results.

Thanks for the interesting ideas and this topic

By: Tom Volkar / Delightful Work

Tom Volkar / Delightful Work — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 18:43:08 +0000

Karl I love the enhanced awareness that this experiment is giving you. It sounds like you are changing even in the midst of still complaining. Interesting indeed. I once tried to live 24 hours as Jesus Christ would have lived. I think I made it all of 30 minutes.

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By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 17:06:41 +0000

Hi Barbara, I love a good two minutes of Andy Rooney. I like his complaining. He does it to investigate the situation and hopefully create change.

By: Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog

Barbara Swafford - Blogging Without A Blog — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:06:15 +0000

Hi Karl – Andy Rooney is funny, isn’t he?

I’m don’t complain much, but when I catch myself, I do what you did and let my thoughts spur me to take action. Before I know it, I forget all about that which bothered was bothering me.

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