tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post630965917642923360..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: THE 30 DAY NO COMPLAINING CHALLENGELeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-8372358513477526622017-12-02T10:01:00.041+08:002017-12-02T10:01:00.041+08:00Thank you very much for your post. This is now my...Thank you very much for your post. This is now my December 2017 challenge.=)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16402133213766067473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-68847603366772373632017-11-01T20:25:22.590+08:002017-11-01T20:25:22.590+08:00My husband does family counselling Kathleen and he...My husband does family counselling Kathleen and he says the rubber band idea works really well for people trying to change their way of thinking. I think it's been really good for me to be more aware of how often I let the negatives creep in and to try to turn that around. Lovely that you're featuring my post on the Pit Stop - thanks so much xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-15939557020754453702017-11-01T20:23:50.917+08:002017-11-01T20:23:50.917+08:00I keep catching myself sliding towards complaining...I keep catching myself sliding towards complaining and having to stop and turn around Barbara - it's a good lesson in perception and it certainly improves a situation if you try to take your eyes off the negatives.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83123548027674278862017-11-01T20:22:35.779+08:002017-11-01T20:22:35.779+08:00Thanks - so far I'm doing okay (I think!)Thanks - so far I'm doing okay (I think!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-13207670405862785492017-11-01T17:38:05.835+08:002017-11-01T17:38:05.835+08:00I have not heard of this challenge before, so than...I have not heard of this challenge before, so thanks for the idea. Sounds like you are doing well, keep up the good work friend. At a job my husband was once training for, they were told to put a rubber-band on their wrist and if they found themselves being negative they were to give the band a good flick to remind themselves. However we do it, I like the idea of changing ourselves before we try changing others. It is no surprise that we will feature this great idea. All the best.<br />KathleenKathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559092855185240910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-13411546637439745102017-10-31T13:07:18.104+08:002017-10-31T13:07:18.104+08:00Our small group at church tried this for two weeks...Our small group at church tried this for two weeks. Taking such a challenge really helps you realize how much you would complain if you weren't refraining from it. I think everyone should try it for at least a week just to gain the awareness (and give one's family a break.)BarbRadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15899642277679265680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-1523125343944910162017-10-30T15:32:03.395+08:002017-10-30T15:32:03.395+08:00What an idea , I am very eager to see how it goes,...What an idea , I am very eager to see how it goes, best wishes.Menaka Bharathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15836080942438668504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-7806743487138708482017-10-27T09:35:10.862+08:002017-10-27T09:35:10.862+08:00Sometimes we have more negative stuff going on in ...Sometimes we have more negative stuff going on in our lives than we can handle Denyse and it is so easy to get dragged down by it - I'm finding that work is a real trial for me atm (and that doesn't come close to your health issues!) But a small change in how we choose to perceive things can make a big difference.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-43549073028712659582017-10-27T09:33:22.355+08:002017-10-27T09:33:22.355+08:00Thanks Shari - I'll do a post at the end to do...Thanks Shari - I'll do a post at the end to do a wrap up of my progress.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-47751696339719247152017-10-27T09:30:13.992+08:002017-10-27T09:30:13.992+08:00I was pretty much mired in a swamp of drama at wor...I was pretty much mired in a swamp of drama at work Melody and really needed to find a way to stop bringing it home with me. I don't think I've been perfect but I've definitely improved.<br />Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-69316571844865252892017-10-27T09:29:05.898+08:002017-10-27T09:29:05.898+08:00Thanks so much Shalz - what I'm finding is tha...Thanks so much Shalz - what I'm finding is that turning things around in my head and trying to look for a more positive approach is definitely making an improvement in how I read a situation.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-76933936722289174192017-10-26T11:11:11.449+08:002017-10-26T11:11:11.449+08:00I hear you on no complaining. I am trying to not w...I hear you on no complaining. I am trying to not whinge for one day. I've been unwell on top of getting over cancer so my mood has not been great & it focuses me more on my appearance and deficits so...I am going to try to recall the good things I have going for me instead. Thanks for linking up for LifeThisWeek 41/52. Next week: Travel TalesDenyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-63476657702726259562017-10-24T20:54:36.046+08:002017-10-24T20:54:36.046+08:00How interesting. I can't wait to hear how it p...How interesting. I can't wait to hear how it progresses throughout the challenge. Please update us. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849315428325027413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-70138774952098128702017-10-24T20:21:56.849+08:002017-10-24T20:21:56.849+08:00Oh my goodness Leanne - what a brave woman you are...Oh my goodness Leanne - what a brave woman you are! I know in my head this is the best way to live - I've even tried it for an hour or so...I love the intention of this post - it's made me take a serious look at my own complaining habit. I work with some amazing people who generally bring positivity to their work, but every now and then we "laughingly complain" about things, thinking we're still being positive. I now see a need for my own improvement.Melody Smith https://www.blogger.com/profile/06992939822081379315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59058786482551128972017-10-24T11:37:51.114+08:002017-10-24T11:37:51.114+08:00Kudos Leanne - I love how your perception shifted ...Kudos Leanne - I love how your perception shifted and you could so intelligently find the reasons of your rants! I am so damn impressed and really would love to know how you fared till the end! More power to you!shalz75https://www.blogger.com/profile/12088043835065502548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-90487522024694434952017-10-24T08:57:20.364+08:002017-10-24T08:57:20.364+08:00Thanks so much Donna - I think I see Midlife as my...Thanks so much Donna - I think I see Midlife as my chance to lift my game a bit and focus some energy on being a better and wiser version of younger "me" - hopefully I'm getting there slowly!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-21986849823386841212017-10-24T08:56:16.852+08:002017-10-24T08:56:16.852+08:00I think I'm trying to be more intentional with...I think I'm trying to be more intentional with how I speak about a situation Ellen - complaining doesn't seem to achieve much - if anything it makes it worse, so this is my next step in tackling a few problematic areas of my life.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-69250969368399258862017-10-24T08:55:13.498+08:002017-10-24T08:55:13.498+08:00I think 30 days is actually easier Shirley because...I think 30 days is actually easier Shirley because if you have a bad day you haven't killed it, you can just learn and look at the rest of the month to improve. I'm trying really hard, but some days are certainly easier than others!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-69279815714930840012017-10-24T08:54:02.925+08:002017-10-24T08:54:02.925+08:00Your mum was a very wise woman Diane - and she was...Your mum was a very wise woman Diane - and she was absolutely right. I've spent two years trying to help this person change and she doesn't want to - so I need this challenge to help me shift my focus - maybe it will change my life too :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-51063972372711029252017-10-24T08:53:02.324+08:002017-10-24T08:53:02.324+08:00Thanks Haralee - every time she appears I can feel...Thanks Haralee - every time she appears I can feel myself getting sucked down - now I'm aiming to smile and nod and move on with less engagement. If that doesn't work then maybe it's time to look at what else is on offer out there.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-92187977683801988482017-10-24T08:52:08.183+08:002017-10-24T08:52:08.183+08:00It's a constant turning of my thoughts from on...It's a constant turning of my thoughts from one way of looking at a situation to trying to find something okay about it. I'm not sure I can do it every time but if I succeed most of the time then I'm improving.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-47076855018501247892017-10-24T08:51:11.634+08:002017-10-24T08:51:11.634+08:00I love your idea of doing a challenge (even a real...I love your idea of doing a challenge (even a really small one) daily for each month Pennie - it's definitely given me food for thought.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-17613179085120167002017-10-24T07:10:41.673+08:002017-10-24T07:10:41.673+08:00Congratulations on taking on this challenge, Leann...Congratulations on taking on this challenge, Leanne. I love your reflections and the insights that you have discovered so far. I look forward to reading more on how this 30-day challenge goes for you.retirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-73412941678413153552017-10-24T01:24:20.480+08:002017-10-24T01:24:20.480+08:00As I was reading your blog, I was shaking my head ...As I was reading your blog, I was shaking my head in agreement with so many of the points you made. I have never done a challenge of any kind. I can see how it def would change ones mind set. We can only control our own thoughts and happiness. Love the Maya Angelou quote.Ellen Dolgenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00677166084142148843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-59639618256023528522017-10-23T23:43:58.711+08:002017-10-23T23:43:58.711+08:00Hmm. I did this challenge for 7 days, having dared...Hmm. I did this challenge for 7 days, having dared my readers to take it on. It's time I did it again, but 30 days? Yikes! Can I do this? https://shirleycorder.com/cutting-dies/Shirley Corderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429641202607657089noreply@blogger.com