A life full of complaints isn’t effortless.
It’s a constant struggle, because everything in life is horrible. But a simple switch in mindset can change everything.
Take your biggest complaint today. Now try to find a way to be grateful for that complaint.
A few examples:
• I hurt my elbow playing basketball. But how lucky I am to be able to lead such an active life!
• My boss has been horrible all day. I’m thankful for the opportunity to practice patience, to be present, to learn about humanity, to be alive.
• I lost my job today. And thus I’m free to explore all the scary job paths I’ve never had the time to pursue before.
It’s transformative. You go from hating the world to loving it.
You stop wishing you had things you don’t, and start appreciating what you do have.
Turning a complaint into gratitude is a simple process:
1. You have to first notice that you’re complaining. Be mindful of your thoughts, of your negative self-talk.
2. Notice also that you’re wishing things were different than they are. Which is a futile activity, if you think about it.
3. Now accept things as they are. Be OK that the world has turned out exactly as it is. And note that the world will go on, whether you’re OK with it or not.
4. Now be grateful you have the opportunity to even make a complaint. Being alive is a miracle. Find a way to see the silver lining, because everything has a positive side if you look hard enough.
N. B: Thanks to Mr. MuraliSundaram, Happiness Coach.... Copied from his email sent to me personally...!
Doing this once is a good. But doing it daily, even all day long, can change your life.
Soon you’ll have no complaints, and go through life happier than ever.
Have a Complaint-FREE Day!
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