Day 9: Real Time
Day 1: 21 Day Complaint Free Journey
I read recently that spirit is in the details. Well, the details did me in. I had to move my bracelet several times.
My ear infection defeated me, both physically and mentally. I’ll just say that it’s better now and I can focus again.
After all, to say any more would be complaining, wouldn’t it?
For those of you who need a reminder, here is what Will Bowen, author of A Complaint Free World, says about the journey:
About 20 years ago, I read a book that said it takes 21 days for a hen’s egg to hatch and, ironically, it also takes 21 days of a person doing a new behavior for it to become a habit. We’ll challenge everyone to put the bracelet on either arm and try to go 21 consecutive days without complaining. If they catch themselves complaining, we’ll encourage them to move the bracelet to the other wrist and begin again....The average person takes 4 to 8 months to successfully make 21 days.
Oh, boy……I'm in for a long ride!
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So glad you're feeling better. And about the long ride...you can do it! :)
ReplyDeleteSo no one ever commented on the question of whether if you complain when no one is around to hear it but yourself, does it count? Also, what's the difference between complaining and working out your frustrations/problems/issues out loud? Isn't that how some people process their thoughts...with another person as sounding board? Just wondering...full of questions today!
ReplyDeleteWill Bowen deals with these questions in his book. It helped me a lot and I'm listening to it again!
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