Even Though It Doesn't Change The Situation, These 5 Reasons To Complain Can Be A Reflective Moment

JAKARTA – Complaining is popularly known as Sambat. This is often done when reality feels too heavy. Both difficult work and experiencing unexpected events.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, according to Scott Bea, Psy.D. the average American when chatting as much as 70-84 percent of its contents complain. A psychologist, Susan Albers, Psy.D. say that complaining is like a virus. Both advised not to complain too often.

Complaining is a form of coping mechanism that is used to reduce anxiety, fear, stress, and depression. Like a coin that has two sides, besides being an activity to release pressure, actually complaining can be a reflective moment. From complaining, we can find the following 5 things.

Bea said it was human nature to be more observant of faults than of the big things around them. Bea also recommends not to complain so often that it doesn't become a bad habit.

Complaining is not just 'complaining', you can see the effect of the event being complained about in the next five days or five years. Try to see how your perspective changes after complaining.

Behind a problem, there are things that play a role in shaping conditions. So that complaining is not just a time wasting activity, try to identify more deeply the problems you are experiencing.

Try using a scale of 1 – 10 to rate the magnitude of the problem. In addition, also measure how much negative emotions the effect of the problem. Then, plan what needs to be done to address the problem.

Complaining on social media will certainly not be a relief. That is, there are things that are more appropriate to do to release complaints. For example, you can write in a daily journal. You can also tell your partner or closest colleague.

Complaining is actually a moment to express emotions. Because negative emotions that are stored will not be good for mental health.

After knowing the bigger picture of the problem, it is better to realize the planned solution. If you need friends or input, try to stay on the neutral side so you don't fall into pointless negative chatter.

The moment of complaining also reminds someone to be more grateful. Bea explained, making a list of things to be grateful for could be a way to neutralize complaints.

When it comes to complaining or whining, is there another side to a bad situation that makes you more motivated?