About Stress Management: How (and Why) To Stop Complaining

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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management Do you find yourself complaining a lot? Do you think it might be impacting your stress levels? It turns out that constant complaining and a strong focus on what's wrong with life can indeed exacerbate stress levels. It is also true, however, that there are some benefits that can come with expressing negative feelings. Here is a closer look at complaining--when to do it, and when to stop. I hope you enjoy your weekend (or rest of the week, depending on when you are reading this) and invite you to join me on Facebook (be sure to like) or Twitter. -Elizabeth Why Do We Complain? And When Should We Stop? We complain for a reason--and these reasons often make it hard to quit. What's the upside of complaining? And when does it go too far? See More About:  complaining  relationship skills  anger When and How to Stop Complaining When does complaining become more of a liability than a release? And how can you stop? Read on for help and happiness. See More About:  complaining  negative thinking  relationship skills Quiz: Are You An Optimist or a Pessimist? Part of what goes into our stress levels is our outlook on life. Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Are you sure? Here's a quick quiz to help you take a closer look at what might be holding you back. See More About:  optimism  self tests  personality tests Shortcuts To Happiness When you stop (or cut down on) complaining, you may find a boost on your mood. Here are a few more ways to get a quick emotional boost. See More About:  happiness  mental health  positive thinking Stress Management Ads Managing Stress Anxiety and Stress Stress Stress Test Stress and Anxiety Featured Articles What Type Of Personality Do You Have? Stress and Health Stress Relief Tips Free Stress Tests Free Personality Tests Ongoing Tools for Stress Reduction   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Ongoing Stress Relief Resources Facebook Page: About Stress Follow @About_Stress On Twitter What Type Of Personality Do You Have?   Follow me on: Advertisement