Remember last time you started complaining about someone or something, under the pretense of "just venting"? Do you remember feeling better or angry and upset all over again? Did you really blow off some steam, or create even more steam?
I've realized that venting (a.k.a. complaining) is a bad influence. It's something that perpetuates feeling bad, and does little in making me feel fabulous (and lets remember some of our number one goals: feeling good, having fun, loving life etc.)
So as of today, I am taking a vow: no complaining, no venting, no "blowing off steam." Lets say, for the rest of the weekend.
If someone prevents me from doing my job tonight by micro managing everything I do: I will not complain.
If I get a crappy tip: I will not complain.
If someone does not let me over into the other lane when I'm driving: I will not complain. And I will not secretly wish s/he gets infected with swine flu.
If it's freezing cold, and Southern California barely got any good beach days this summer: I will not complain. I will be grateful for the chance to wear cute sweaters.
If there is no more red wine when I come home: I will not complain. I will make a vodka soda instead. And if it still does not satisfy, I will just have tea.
Okay, you get the idea. I'll keep you all posted.
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