How Complaining Can Be Good for You

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I don’t know about you, but I’ve been finding my level of stress and frustration is higher than usual. Notably higher.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There’s COVID, which creates a constant undercurrent of stress.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There’s a lot going on politically in the US that I find very upsetting and frustrating.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">And don’t we all have at least one personal relationship that we find difficult?</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So how do you handle this? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do you eat?  And eat? And gain weight? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I have a better idea. How about a little purposeful venting? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some good old fashioned complaining. Consciously, to yourself. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Listen to learn a special technique for blowing off steam consciously, in a way that can be cathartic without getting anyone else involved. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It can unblock your energy and get it flowing in a positive direction again. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Yes, complaining can have an upside!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Have you checked out the Weight Loss for Foodies YouTube  channel yet? You’ll find short videos to keep you inspired with tips and strategies for putting your food obsession in the past, and learning how to eat what you love without overeating while you get to a weight at which you’re comfortable. New videos every Wednesday. Check it out and subscribe!</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode.</span></p>