Me too! I always love figuring out the formulas and setting up the calculations.
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Had a good day yesterday and no complaints that I could recollect.
Thought some of my workout was going to kill me, literally, but decided whatever doesn’t kill will make me stronger.
Wife is home today so we’ll see how that goes. Lol. We are used to being mostly separated during day then I go to bed early… I will not complain about our differences in tidiness and accept she will get to things at some point, or not 
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I have been in a rotten mood all day long. I already managed to yell at my daughter and rant to my ex about his communication skills (yeah, I know 
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So I am in. I really need this challenge.
I don’t think it is possible to completely eliminate negative thinking and mental complaints just popping up.
But:
The very moment I realize I am in complain mode, to switch it up, instead of following it. Instead of going on, I will put my energy into trying to find the part I can smile at, or at least trying to breath through the emotion.
That is what I am going to focus on.
Thanks again for posting this challenge. I need to find a bracelet now.
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Rubber band can work… not too tight ok. 
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Ok my friends… I have experience from long ago with some success. I accept the challenge…Day 2 today for me… I reread the rules…
Catching myself complaining aloud but thinking I WOULD BE COMPLAINING IF I SAID SOMETHING I think is a positive action…
Also thoughts that another is complaining and voicing it …negative so should not be judgmental of another’s complaints.
Really in my opinion… keeping mindful of your words is so beneficial to my attitude and mood. However I do find myself saying I am making a statement not a complaint… This might be a gray area and I have to work on…
I love this exercise… 21 days to create a good habit is so rewarding…
Here’s to no complaints!
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I better not see any of yall over here 
Or I’m going to flag ya 
Good luck yall.
Great idea Franzi 
You gratidudes ought to shine on this.
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I have been reading this thread and thinking about joining. I would like to be more positive. I feel I am a seething pit of resentment a lot of the time recently. I wonder how I would balance setting and keeping a boundary and not complaining, and how to deal with automatic negative thoughts even if I don’t voice them as a complaint?
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Yesterday went better then I thought I would.
Changed wrists for 2 times and that was it. But it makes me wonder how on earth am I going to get a stretch of 21 days? 
So today is my second day 1, here we go!
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November 11 th day 4
2nd consecutive day of no complaints
Adding more breathing techniques and mentall pauses to help with being able to think before I speak.
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Great point!!
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Made it through day 1 and starting day 2. Like Jazzy, I’m having to do mental pauses and think about my words before speaking.
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I’m not sure if I’m day 2 or day 3 complete, but regardless I did not complain at all yesterday. It was a great day of exercise, hanging with wife, dinner, shower and early to bed and a great nights sleep.
That all said I haven’t left my house either 
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Today I step out into the wilderness of the great unknown. Physio, may cause discomfort, not sure what to expect. Then Sauna, which I have no idea how that will feel. Then grocery store for some items… what will that entail?? Who really knows.
Anyway, I will endeavour to have grace and understanding and allow others the room to operate as they will and not let it impact me.
Be calm my friends and best of luck with your empathy. 
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I am finding myself in a space where it seems impossible to get out of constantly rambling, venting, swearing - at work. I don’t want to say that I give up but my office is some bubble of frustration and people getting vocally about their frustration. Me and my colleague. 
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Just discovered the same issue but not at work but while biking 
While in traffic I curse other bikers ore cars when they do something stupid (in my eyes). I do not swear loudly, only so I can hear it but oops…there goes my bracelet.
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It has got to be hard trying to stay positive and not complain when you are in an environment that’s thriving on complaining.
Just keep being mindful. Are you able to tell your colleagues about your challenge? Who knows- they may also want in? Hope you are able to create your boundaries so that you have some mental peace at work 
You are doing well with being mindful and not giving up. I have to remind myself of the saying the Rome wasn’t built in a day.
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I have told them. One of my colleagues who I think is the most grounded said: I guess we are in the wrong job then 
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oh that’s not the right attitude at all and I’m sorry for your uphill battle with this at work. Keep working on your positive space the best you can. We are here for whatever support you need. I totally know how easy it is to get sucked into negative talk when everyone around you is in that mental space and you understand the situation cause you work in the same place.
Sending strength your way 
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I feel your pain. I visit my parents every few days and today my Mom was complaining about 9/11, Bobby Kennedy being shot, MLK being shot, my brother being in jail, she hurt her shoulder again, the food here, the lack of diversity and other such cheery topics. It is a challenge for sure to keep my energy from being sucked. It is very depressing.
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I think I was just complaining!! 
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