What is a Complaint?

Why should you consider taking this challenge?  Well, in the words of Will Bowen, "People focus so much on what they DON'T want that they don't attract what they DO want.  And the best way you know you are focusing on what you don't want is if you are complaining." 

I've had several questions about what actually constitutes a complaint ...  Do you have to say it out loud in order to require a "switch" or do complaining thoughts count?

As a coach, normally, I try to get people to leave their negative thoughts behind.  However, when it comes to complaining, Dictionary.com defines a complaint as

an expression of discontent, regret, pain, censure, resentment, or grief; lament;  faultfinding

This challenge is not meant to turn everyone into people who ignore what is wrong;  it IS about complaining only to affect a change and voicing our complaint directly to the person who can make that change.   It's means developing more effective communication skills, so our complaints get actual results, not just sympathy!

Now, about whether a complaining thought counts ... actually, if the thought enters your head and you catch it before it comes out of your mouth, you don't have to switch!!  It's the needless complaints we give voice to that we are trying to prevent.

As for me ...  it's Day 3 complaint free.