16/08/2022
Are You A Whiner Or A Winner?
We live in difficult times where unemployment keeps on rising(It's currently at 34.5%). The Prices of food & fuel keeps on rising, where inflation is at 7.4% as of June which increased by 0.9% from May which was 6.5%. Our Politicians are greedy and corrupt as hell, and so on and so off😂. With everything that is going on right now it's very easy to look at it from a negative point of view & start complaining. It's easy for us to start blaming other people for our problems!
But complaining is not going to help you with anything. It's not going to solve any of your problems. It's only going to cause problems for you because complaining is bad for your physical & mental health. I'm not the one who is saying this it was actually proven by science! How?😱
The truth is no one likes to hang around someone who complains and moans all the time. Although vocalizing your frustrations and negative sentiments may seem harmless, it can have harmful consequences. Not only does complaining turn people off, it also brings down your mood and the happiness of those around you. It can also have a large Impact on your Brain functioning and it can take a toll on your body as well. What other negative effects does complaining have on our mental & physical health?
Here are the other 5 negative effects that complaining has on your health:
1. It Makes You More Likely To Think Negatively
The more you complain, the more likely you are to think negative thoughts later on. Neuroscientists commonly use the phrase “Synapses that fire wire together,” to explain this concept. Every time you complain, your brain physically rewires itself to make it easier and more likely for that reaction — aka the type of thought — to occur again. Negative thinking ends up breeding more negative thinking.
2. It Can Damage Your Memory
MRI scans show that constant complaining can lead to shrinking of the hippocampus, the region in your brain responsible for cognitive functioning. A smaller hippocampus leads to a decline in memory and the ability to adapt to new situations, among other functions. This can occur from even just a few days of stressing out and lead to long-term damage.
3. It Increases Your Levels Of Cortisol (The Stress Hormone)
When you complain, you increase your levels of cortisol, also known as the stress hormone. Chronically high levels of cortisol can lead to a variety of health problems, including increased risk of depression, digestive problems, sleep issues, higher blood pressure and even increased risk of heart disease.
4. It Can Shorten Your Lifespan
Constant complaining is not only bad in the moment, but it can be detrimental in the long run. One study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that optimists live longer than pessimists, with a 55 percent lower risk of death from all causes and a 23 percent lower risk of dying from heart failure.
5. It Makes The People Around You Negative Too
No one wants to be around unpleasant people, but if you keep complaining, you might find your peers adapting these negative habits as well. Listening to someone complain makes you more likely to be negative as well, which can just perpetuate the desire to release all those unhappy thoughts.
As they say, birds of a feather tend to flock together, so if you want more positivity, look for people who keep their sour thoughts to themselves. At the end of the day, sometimes it feels good to get your grievances off your chest, but if you’re going to express your negative sentiments, make sure you’re doing it in a productive way.
So instead of complaining about the things that don't go right in your life, seek solutions to those problems. Having the problem- solution attitude can help you live a long & happy life. If you ever feel a need to vent, do it for a limited amount of time & move on. Make sure you stay positive regardless of the challenges you face. Tune in for the next post to find out how you can move from being a whiner to a winner!
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