Week 17 – The No Complaining Habit, It’s Time to Catch Myself
I didn’t think this habit would be the one to punch me in the face. But it has.
Not to complain. Sounds simple, right? Wrong. I actually thought, I wasn’t much of a complainer, until I really started paying attention. The sigh when plans changed. The muttered “of course” when things went sideways. The subtle sarcasm, the internal eye rolls. It’s all there, right in front of me.
These past 16 habits have taught me to pause, to reflect, and to pay attention to the small stuff, because it’s not small. I have realised how quickly those low vibe comments seep into my day and how they affect everything from my mood to my energy to the vibe I bring into a room. Even when unspoken, that energy hangs heavy.
Here’s the thing I have worked too damn hard over the last few months to raise my vibration, to clear my body, to shift my mindset. And complaining? It’s the “thing” that pulls it all back down. It’s not venting. It’s not ‘being real.’ It’s rehearsing misery. And when we rehearse something long enough, it becomes the role we play.
So this week, I’m calling myself out. working on not complaining. Not out loud, not in my head, not in tone, not in passive aggressive “ugh, seriously?” vibes. If I catch myself slipping, I’ll stop. Breathe and Reframe. I’m going back to what my mum always said: if you don’t have anything helpful to say, say nothing at all. And honestly, it’s still damn good advice.
Awareness is the key for me and I am noticing how complaining isn’t just a statement, it’s an energy. One that feeds low moods, keeps me stuck in the problem, and affects the people around me. Our nervous systems speak to each other before our words do, and if I’m walking around rehearsing drama, I’m inviting more of it in.
This whole 52 week journey has been about rewiring the way I live, think, eat, move and now, speak. The deeper I get into this work, the more I see how powerful the emotional layer is. You can drink the lemon water, eat the greens, hit the gym… but if your internal monologue is running on negativity, you’ll feel heavy no matter how “healthy” you look.
So this week, I’m choosing to speak peace. To bring more calm. To ask better questions. To pause when I catch myself slipping into old patterns. Not because I want to be perfect, but because I want to feel light. Strong. Energised. And those things don’t live in the same room as constant complaining.
I’ll be sharing what I catch, what I change, and what I learn. And if you’re game, I’d love to know, where do complaints sneak into your day without you even noticing? Maybe this week is the one where we call ourselves out, together.
