[Things to Stop Doing]: Why Venting Is Better Than Complaining, Ep. 894
Today\u2019s thing to do less of is complaining. Complaining is a real slippery slope, because even though it feels constructive\u2013because you\u2019re airing your feelings\u2013it tends to only make things worse because it causes you to really focus on what\u2019s going wrong, and what we pay attention to only gets bigger. Like the tiny little pimple on your nose that you poke at and pick at and it turns in to a big angry red bump.\xa0\nWhich is not to say that you need to be a saint, or a martyr, and find a way to not be bothered by anything ever again.\xa0\nThis is where venting comes in. Let\u2019s break down the difference.\xa0\nThis episode sponsored by:\xa0\nRitual\u2019s Essential for Women \u2013 Save 10% off your first three months\nNextEVO \u2013 Use promo code BETTER to save 20% off your order of $40 or more\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices