Quit Yer Complainin’
| December 30, 2010 | Posted by Jodi Lee under Becoming Happier |
How you think and what you do.
This is where to focus your happiness energies. Working in this area will move your baseline of happiness up that sliding scale and accounts for 40% of your overall happiness levels.
But where to start?
This week, change only this one thing.
Quit yer complaining!
This one thing will change how you think and what you do. Truly.
To help you out on this deceptively simple task, put an elastic band on your wrist. Each time you find a Negative Nelly phrase coming out, snap it. You’ll rewire your brain pretty quickly.
(No, you cannot snap someone else’s elastic. This is about how YOU think and what YOU do.)
When you tame those negative tendencies, you change how you think (less negative stuff = more room for happier stuff) and what you do (feeling happier = more positive strides in your life).
Do it for the next few days. Take note of how your view of the world and your life changes. If you slip, forgive yourself and get back on track. I look forward to hearing about your results.
You make a strong point here. Complainers are takers not givers. Stop Complaining is a cool way to live. LOL
Bill
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Meet Jodi Lee Quit yer complainin Pretty good post.5/25/2010
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My cousin recommended this blog and she was totally right keep up the fantastic work!
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Holy smokes – that’s a lot of comments. I like the short, sweet, to the point nature of this blog. Hit’s home. Thanks for writing.
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Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. In any case I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you write again soon!
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 18th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
Thanks. COme back soon.
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Hi Jodi,
Well spoken! I always try to stop complaing, but I have to be honest with you sometimes I really complain about nothing.
I am still in a learning curve, life is so much better without complaining!
Really nice Jodi, keep them coming.
Yannick
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Thanks, Yannick!
Jodi
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Valuable info. Lucky me I found your site by accident, I bookmarked it.
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Glad you found me!
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Hi Jodi,
Thanks for this great tip. I have been practicing this for many years now and it is just part of my daily activity. If people start here they will definitely see a great change in their lives. Thanks again.
Make it a great day!
God Bless,
-ed
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:23 am
Thanks, Ed!
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Jodi Lee – you’re so right about the need to let go of complaining. Though instead of your negative reinforcement model, to save my wrists I’ll set out to catch myself praising people and being positive.
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Good plan, Steve!
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Boy! You are so right! My teens love to complain about. . . well, everything. It is easy to get pulled down by it. I guess I need to put a ban on random complaining! Great Suggestion, Jodi Lee!
Mentor Mama
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:24 am
Sounds good – good luck with the ban!
Jodi
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Terrific work! This is the type of information that should be shared around the web. Shame on the search engines for not positioning this post higher!
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Thanks!
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I can vouch for this. Neurologists have been able to prove there is a link with our nervous system and the words we speak. If we’re complaining, our system reacts negatively, expounding on the negativity we observe.
When we rejoice and celebrate, this impacts our bodies with positive results.
Thanks for sharing this, Jodi! It’s always a joy to see other people believing the same as you.
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Sure does, Paul. Neuroplasticity tells us these pathways can change.
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Such a simple method to reprogram…using a rubber band…thanks! Just make sure the band fits properly to begin with.
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Yes, that does help!
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What a great way to remember, Jodi! I just posted an article on my blog at http://blog.alanjenkin.com about an amazing person who shows us all how to live without complaining!
Let me know what you think.
Alan
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:26 am
Great stuff, Alan.
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Jodi,
This is a wonderful reminder that what you think about you bring about. Thanks for reminding me of the rubber band idea. It was one that I was introduced to about 5-6 years ago and at the time it really helped to change my stinkin thinkin.
And of course there’s always the “Ya but”… I don’t think I’ve heard anything positive come out of anyone’s mouth after they utter this simple phrase.
I appreciate your insights.
Don Enck´s last blog ..It Was Right In Front Of You… Did You Miss It?
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Stinkin thinkin – I like that!
Agree with the ya buts.
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I love it! I have a rubberband on the wrist draft in my folder!I hope you don’t mind if I link into this one when I get it done! It’s perfect! I expecially like the picture of the child you chose!
Linda G. Cox´s last blog ..Create a Wonderful Life: reprogram your minds
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:28 am
Thanks, Linda.
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http://www.amazon.com/Snap-Out-Now-Steps-Inner/dp/1591810566
Same idea here! Great find
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Hi Jodi, You are so right! Simple as that …Quit complainin! We are either adding to or taking away from people and situations. being negative or complaining is definitely not what I want to be known for. What a great idea to help us stay on track.
~Kara
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:29 am
It is simple, isn’t it. Thanks, Kara.
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Oh wow I enjoyed that! The magic and the power
of the SNAP. I’ve been told that I often have
this thing called “the look” it has a mind
of it’s own and I don’t fake it well when
observing the craziness in others. I love the
advise for myself. Negativity is such an
energy suck, too!
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:29 am
Oh yes, the look. Love it!
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Hey Jodi,
I actually did this for a couple days a few years ago and it really does rewire your brain. Thank you for bringing this to my attention, I am going to implement it again!
All the best,
Gabriel
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Great stuff, Gabriel.
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Jodi,
What a great idea for re-wiring your brain. We should make complaining as uncomfortable as possible.
It is amazing to note how powerful your mind really is. you can literally make yourself feel sick or feel better.
Thanks for the tips.
Ken Pickard
The Network Dad
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 10th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Glad to help, Ken. Thanks.
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Jodi,
I love this! Complaining is a total waste of energy & we could be using this time in a more productive, positive manner……off to find a rubber band
Take care,
Becca
Becca´s last blog ..Are You Mesmerized By Shiny Things?
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Thanks Becca! Let’s talk soon!
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I love this Jodi! You have a very skilled way of communicating so much in a very concise way.
“Quit yer complaining” says so much and is so valuable!
Much love & gratitude,
Kellie
Kellie Hosaka´s last blog ..What Is “Spiritual Awakening” & How Does It Relate To My Business? – pt. 1
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Thanks Kellie!
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Jodi,
Your idea is very powerful – even just by stopping the complains we actually change everything. Complaining is low vibrating always because it is negative and by the universal laws of nature attracts results with the same vibrations and they are not desirable. I know from personal experience that complaining is poisonous and stopping it opens the positive energy flow.
´s last blog ..The Law Of Laws (part 5) 
Thanks for the wise idea.
Gratefully,
Venus
Venus
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
Exactly thanks for your insight, Venus!
Jodi
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Hey Jodi,
I am all over this post. Complaining is nothing but a waste of time and giving negative energy power. I like to power my mind with positive energy by feeding positive thoughts. Have a blessed day.
Scott
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
You have a very powerful mind, Scott! Thanks for sharing it.
Jodi
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Jodi,
I couldn’t agree more! Complaints out. Gratitude and joy in! I just prefer to use a gentler approach to reminding yourself to change your thinking. The snapping of a rubber band feels punitive…why beat ourselves up for having negative thoughts. So, I designed beautiful bracelets to serve a similar purpose. New Leaf Touchstone bracelets are designed to be visual and tactile reminders of your intention (in this case, to think positive thoughts). They are fashionable so no one knows you are wearing a ‘tool’, just looks like you are wearing a pretty bracelet. I have pocket stones for non-bracelet wearers too. Love your idea, just wanted to add a gentler twist.
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for stopping by. I LOVE your ideas and they are very good. I have a “peace” stone in my pocket. A heart one I found on the beach and when I touch it, I choose to return to peace. The elastic works in the begining if you need a kick start!
Jodi
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Jodie,
So simple and neat, yet so powerful! It all comes down to the fact that you DO attract what you vibrate in energy. So turn it to the good and watch how different your days begin to look!
Thanks for sharing,
Val
Val Wilcox´s last blog ..A Journey into Self- Discovery
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 8:50 pm
Val – thanks for that. It’s so true, isn’t it??
Jodi
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This is right to the point Jodi! Don’t we all wish we could snap someone else’s band and not even realize that it is our own that needs the snap! Another technique that I found helpful is to set a kitchen timer, where ever we are for anywhere from one to 10 minutes and resolve to pay attention to our thoughts during that time and only allow positive thoughts and actions to occur until the timer goes off. Then set it again all day. Won’t take too many days for change to happen with this one too.
Thanks so much,
Sandy
Sandy & Al Abrams´s last blog ..From The Other Side Of The Nipple: Another Psychic Communication For Mom
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Jodi Lee Reply:
May 4th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Great ideas, Sandy. Whatever it takes to get to the better place, right?
Jodi
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