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A Complaint Free World?
By Laurie | September 19, 2007
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I think most people are complainers. It’s just human nature. Did you complain about the traffic on the way to work? What about your annoying co-workers or neighbor? I am as guilty as anyone. I think whether or not you complain, criticize, or gossip has a lot to do with the people you hang out with too. In the past year, I have noticed I have gotten a lot worse. Sometimes in the midst of talking “smack” I think about it, but it’s hard to stop– especially when it’s the daily norm in your office or group of friends.
Could YOU stop complaining for 21 days? |
If you think you can, check out the A Complaint Free World website. The “Complaint Free” movement started in a Kansas City church, and has since spread to almost 6 million other people worldwide. It has even made it to my office.
I came back in today, fresh off a long, busy day of vacation yesterday. One of my co-workers told me to get ready, because our boss brought in purple bracelets (just like the yellow Lance Armstrong LiveStrong bracelets). The program requires that you go 21 days without sarcasm (heh), compalining, criticizing, or gossiping. Why 21 days? Scientists believe it takes 21 days to form a new habit and “complaining is habitual for most of us,” according to the site. Each time that you do one of those things, you must remove the bracelet from the wrist you wear it on, and move it to your other wrist. You also have to start counting from day one at that point, because the point is to make it 21 straight days. Oh, and there is a tattle-tail clause too. If you hear someone else who is wearing a bracelet complain, you may point out their need to switch the bracelet to the other arm; BUT you must move your bracelet first!
So far my day isn’t going so well. My bracelet has gone back and forth on my wrists more times than I can count. Of course I was reading that it has taken some people seven months or longer to make it an entire 21 days. If you do happen to make it, you can trade in your bracelet for a “Certificate of Happiness.” You also will get the benefit of a happier, more loving, more positive and more abundant life. It just might be worth it.
Want one? They are free, so simply make a request.
Topics: Daily Ramble |
[…] suggests a movement for stopping complaining. It’s much harder than it sounds. […]
Posted by: Blog Stew: 22 September 2007 on September 22nd, 2007 at 12:51 pmI’m going to blogroll your site because I’m curious. Does a person become happier because she’s suppressing? I actually just read an article in Health magazine that indicated that venting actually does make you more upset than keeping it to yourself, which goes against the old concept that talking about it will make you feel better. I think this is an interesting experiment, but one I know I couldn’t do successfully.
So I’ll keep an eye on you.
Posted by: J. Lynne on September 22nd, 2007 at 3:07 pm