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Take a Vacation from Complaining

March 3rd, 2007

Spring break isn’t quite here yet, but you don’t need to wait to take a vacation. You can start today! Take a vacation from complaining.

When people complain, they actually enforce and unfortunately attract more negative experiences. Taking the simple action of not complaining can shift the energy in your life in dramatic and joyous ways. The Secret is to focus on the things that bring you joy.

I like to do take a vacation from complaining with my students. It can really make teaching and learning a much more pleasant experience when the room isn’t filled with tattling and whining. Of course, students are still encouraged to set healthy boundaries and have them respected, but the finger pointing can be erased with a collective intention.

On Monday, I am going to invite my students to take a vacation from complaining with me. I will have them write “day 1″ in their daily planners marking the beginning of the vacation. We will also determine how long we’re going to take a vacation from complaining. We’ll write the end date in the planner as well. Each week on our warm-ups we’ll take a couple of minutes to write a reflection on how we’re enjoying the vacation.

I usually like to set the vacations for 30 days. 40 days is also a nice amount of time for a vacation, especially if the number 40 has spiritual significance for you. Lent is a great time to give up complaining. Well, by the time this vacation is over, Spring Break will have arrived and I can go on another vacation.

11 Comments Add your own

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2. Wisdom of Healing »&hellip | March 10th, 2007 at 9:58 am

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5. Jethro Jones | March 17th, 2007 at 8:32 pm

This is an excellent idea. Thanks.
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9. Joe | February 19th, 2008 at 3:24 am

haha - love the concept.

I gotta admit though, I really enjoy a good compaining session.
10. Grand Cayman Islands | February 26th, 2008 at 4:16 pm

This is really good advice, but it is easier said than done. Most people can’t help but complain, it is in their blood. However, if you are able to accomplish this, your life will be a lot happier.
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