3 Times You Should Totally Kick Up A Fuss

Complaining done right and for the right reasons is good for you in many ways.

Tim Dahi
Change Becomes You

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“In short: Yes, it’s good to complain, yes, it’s bad to complain, and yes, there’s a right way to do it,” Dr. Robin Kowalski.

The prevalent positivity culture will no doubt, make this seem rather counterintuitive especially as complaining is usually seen as a negative trait that when engaged in too frequently, can have repercussions on mental and physical well-being.

To complain here is taken to mean you are simply giving expression to your frustrations, displeasure, or discomfort.

You should know that although complaining tends to get a bad rap, it isn’t necessarily always bad. This is especially when it is done with a specific goal in mind and in a way that is likely to achieve that goal. According to research, people who complain in order to achieve specific goals have usually been found to be way happier than those who are just bitching for the heck of it.

Experts categorize the behavior into 3 broad categories:

  • Venting: here we freely express strong feelings about things we find unsatisfactory. Hopefully, you have someone there to listen and understand as you get things off…

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