I made a choice...

I made a choice. 

For one week, I decided to not complain.

It was not the easiest thing I have ever done. 

I made very specific rules for me based on the kinds of complaining I do often.

If someone asked me to do something and I didn't want to, I could not say "UGH"

I would say "Thank-you" instead.

If I was upset with something, I could play it over and complain about it in my head.

I needed to try and find something positive about the situation.

I could not make negative assumptions about other people.

For instance, I was driving and parked too far out in an intersection. A lady was turning and I was in her way. She didn't look too pleased with me. I started thinking "Oh man, she is just not happy with me" As I was trying to think about how to change it around I said to myself "Maybe she just does not have a normally happy face" 

I didn't want to complain for the sake of having something to say.

I didn't want to complain about life, family, whatever it be. 

I wanted to LEARN.

I wanted to challenge myself. 

I knew that the week would not be easy.

I knew I would be challenged.

I am so grateful I did this challenge!

I found out a few things about myself during that week.

When I complain, sometimes I make judgments.

When I complain, I become miserable.

When I complain, my family is grumpier.

I want to have a happier home.

I know I have influence on people.

I can be positive and happy.

I am can be happy in un-happy situations.

I am not going to complain for the rest of the year.

Feel free to join me!