Comments on: A Complaint Free World: 21 Day Champion

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 17:21:42 +0000

@ Marty, that’s right, your employer won’t necessarily want to hear even constructive criticism. Good luck with the challenge!

By: Marty

Marty — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:16:08 +0000

Hi, I have also learned the hard way that if you complain in an organization because something is not correct, harms others, is against the law, etc. then you find yourself unemployed. None of these would be strikes against you in wearing the bracelet but maybe I should have kept them in my head if I wanted to really be with that company the rest of my life. I have just started a new job and with that I am taking the challenge. It is best to pick your battles and in most cases just work on yourself. Maybe your example with inspire others. Happy 2009!

By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 01:11:54 +0000

@ Dot, I agree that there are some benefits to complaining, and I plan to write another post to talk about the pros and cons. I think we have to be specific about what we mean by complaining though, as there really are different kinds. Your fibromyalgia example is good food for thought.

By: Dot

Dot — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:42:26 +0000

Funny, as I scrolled down to write, I noticed Vered had already said what I was going to say, which is that I’m not sure complaining is always a bad thing. She may not mean it the way I do, though. What I mean is that complaining does let off a little pressure for the person complaining.

In my previous job, there were certain legal secretaries who were known for complaining all the time. I believe I was probably one of them. At one point, two friends and I started a fibromylagia support group at work. At the group meetings, I discovered that all of the people who complained a lot had fibromyalgia! Which means they all were in constant pain, minor or major. I have noticed in myself that when my pain goes up, I don’t complain about the pain, but I do complain about everything else. It seemed to be the same with the others in the group. What that means, I don’t know, but I think we probably need to express our pain in some way.

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By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:45:25 +0000

@ Lindsay, I definitely prefer to be around people with personal goals. I do sometimes complain about the government (I mean, how can you help it?), but some people just go on and on about gas prices, focusing on something they can’t control while ignoring the things they can. But you do seem pretty laid back, so maybe you don’t really need a bracelet!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:37:36 +0000

This is one of those things that always seems like a good idea when I hear about it (have read the don’t-complain advice several times), but I never thought of buying a bracelet and making a conscious effort to monitor my complaints. It’d be an interesting exercise though.

I will say I’m pretty laid back, enjoy my work, and don’t have much to complain about on a regular basis, but I’m sure a few slip in here and there.

I think one of the easiest ways to avoid complaining is to stop hanging around with those people who make a habit of it and are negative in general a lot of time.

Perhaps because I’m not a big complainer, I’m surprised (and drained) when I run into people ranting about the price of gas or how the government is going to hell and what not. I much prefer hanging out with people who are focused on their own personal goals, as these folks tend to be too too consumed by their visions to worry much about pesky little external troubles.

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By: Hunter Nuttall

Hunter Nuttall — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 04:58:22 +0000

@ Kirsten, wow, you’re a graduate? Was that summa cum laude? (Everyone, she’s referring to The Abraham Simpson Guide To Being Miserable.)

The bracelet is definitely a good reminder, but it’s tricky because complaints will slip out before you notice you’re about to complain. It’s not easy, that’s why it usually takes 4-10 months.

@ Leanne, I recognize your picture from somewhere. Hmmm…

I can definitely understand complaining at work. I guess it’s better to be the complainer that the one who’s being complained about, especially because you have the power to stop.