Following My Own Advice

We give advices to almost anyone who needs it. Partly because these advices are somewhat close to home. Argue if you must but it’s often true that we are more comfortable giving advices about issues we already have encountered before. And if we are thoughtful enough to provide solutions, we make sure that the advices we give are indeed helpful. But sometimes, when we are too focused on giving insights to others, we forget that we too need advices of our own.

Not too long ago, I had financial problems and yes it was devastating, which lead me to resort to desperate measures but fortunately I did not give in. Losing money on my watch is the last thing I need in my life. However, it dawned on me that before this crises even took part, I was the one giving advices to people who were suffering from the same problem. I did say that I needed enlightenment but eventually I settled for my own invaluable wit. Experiences make us better persons unless of course we choose to deny the lessons but when we come to a point in our lives when we are in need of support, the first person we should rely on is ourselves.

So here I was looking like I haven’t solved a particular puzzle for years, and I suddenly had the craziest impulse to talk to myself. After some reconciliation, my self managed to engage in a conversation which turned out to be an interesting thing. From that day forward, I refused to say that such act is absurd.

My current problem at the time didn’t even take days to be solved. I guess my head was working so hard to help me sort things out. Although there are still blemishes left to correct, I am glad that there is a way to lessen the stress. Indeed, following my own advice was a great help. I would even suggest this to friends without sounding like I’m strung out from pot. Like what I always say, the cards may have been revealed but the game has just begun.

Stop Complaining

Do you complain about how you never seem to have enough time on your hands and have so much to do? Do you complain about not spending enough time with your family? Do you complain about spending more time behind your desk than you do at home? Do people complain about how much you complain?

Are you constantly whining and complaining just about everything? Do you feel like your complaints are solid but are left unheard? Do you complain about your employees and their performance and dedication and lack thereof to friends? Do you think about complaining some more just to let it out of your chest? Are you having trouble sleeping because of the growing list of complaints? Take a breather and stop complaining.

Business is hard and times are harder. Do you really want to spend all your time complaining or thinking of more things to complain about?

The key is to relax and stop complaining. Assess the situation and see how you can address these complaints sensibly. If you have trouble seeing the bigger picture, have a friend come in and help you.

Complaining and to this degree is harmful to one's health. Stress is never a good thing no matter how some people argue this. It has been shown that stress contributes to major and varied respiratory problems. Stress also leads to sleep deprivation which in turn leads to serious health complications.

When you feel the urge to complain, take a deep breath. Think of something good and place yourself where you can think of ways how to make the situation better.

The author is a (SME) subject matter expert of Voiceville Communications, Inc. We are a business process outsourcing provider that helps you keep your business complaints to a minimum. Find out how we can help your business.

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