I'm a big, mean complainer

I need this sign <--- as a reminder to myself. I have been especially gripe-ey lately and we all know that complaining and griping is very unproductive, right? Regardless, I have been able to find at least 5 big things each day to lodge a grievance about (in true PMS-ridden fashion).

Why do I or why does anyone complain? Do we think we are really going to initiate change in the target of our angst? Are we trying to make ourselves feel better by letting out the toxic energy? I don't really know the purpose but I know I do a lot of it...and I want to stop, I really do.

So here are a few things that I pledge to do to come between me and my complaining ways:

1. Think of 5 good things for each 1 thing that I complain about (hey, at least I'm realistic and know that I won't stop my griping cold turkey).
2. Take a Vitamin B6 supplement every day. I just learned that this is supposed to help with PMS so I'm gonna give it a shot.
3. Vary the targets of my complaining...not just at Jeff or my family members who pledge to listen to me. They can all have a little piece of it so no one person wants to kill me at any given time.
4. Really make a concerted effort to stifle the gripes. I know I'm a lucky chica so why do I spend more time on the negative rather than all the blessings I have?
5. Check in with myself on this topic at least once a week. Thursday is now the Check Yourself: Griping and Complaining Day...join me if you wish.
6. The last one....find one thing every week that inspires me and document it. That should be easy...there is inspiration all around.