Four years ago I took a 24 Hour No Complaint Challenge with some Twitter friends. The challenge made me realize how many complaints and negative thoughts I actually had in a day! And that made me want to make the change to a positive mindset.
I started my blog with the goal of spreading positivity. I ran a No Complaints Challenge with a group in 2016 on Twitter. Would you believe that the very day of our challenge was the infamous “Twitter Down” – that’s right. Twitter went down! And there was no way to tweet that Twitter was down – that was probably the worst part. lol
It wasn’t a coincidence that Twitter went down that day, on our no complaints challenge day. And the drama that popped up for participants that day also wasn’t a coincidence.
I think that challenges arise for us to learn how to handle them with positivity. And if we don’t, then they crop back up again, until we learn from them. So look at whatever pops up as something that needs focus from you. Something that you could handle in a different way. Rather than going to anger or frustration, stay calm and look to the positive.
My first no complaints challenge turned into a second day then a third and ran for five full days. At the end of the fifth day, I was ready to blow up because I didn’t know how to handle the feelings of anger, frustration and generally feeling sorry for myself which I had been suppressing for the past five days.
Changing to a positive mindset is not as simple as just stopping complaining because you have to deal with the emotions you are feeling. With that in mind, I have two goals in running this new No Complaints Challenge & for the members of my Facebook Community:
- Successfully complete the 24 Hour No Complaints Challenge & hopefully continue for a few more days after that.
- Learn how to make positivity a permanent fixture in your life.
Part One – The 24 hour no complaints challenge
Date – Wednesday 25 October 2017
Purpose – To focus on your thoughts and words. And to realize how many of those thoughts and words are positive vs. negative.
Goal – To refrain from negative words or thoughts for 24 hours, push the negative out when it comes in.
Ways to Support the Challenge
- Wear a bracelet or ring in a new place as a reminder, or draw a little mark or place a sticker on the back of your hand to serve as a visual reminder.
- Keep the challenge in the front of your mind for the day, keep reminding yourself that it is a positive day.
- Hold a positive energy in your heart and mind for the day.
- Check in with the Facebook Community often throughout the day to keep yourself inspired and supported. I will be posting to the group every couple of hours that day & I encourage everyone else to post and reply and motivate each other too.
Don’t Give Up if Things Get Tough – Be prepared for things to go wrong or to be difficult that day. The Universe has a funny way of teaching us. Like when Twitter went down. Look at whatever crops up as a test to pass – don’t give up because a situation occurs that makes you really want to complain.
Be Determined – Set your mind that you will complete this challenge. If you are thinking: “I’ll try” or “oh this will be soooo hard,” then it will be hard and you might give up because you are setting yourself up to fail. You need to set your mind that you will complete this challenge with ease and a positive mindset.
Part Two – Making Positivity A Permanent Part of Your Life
I am hoping that we can continue the no complaints challenge and let it run for a few more days, not just 24 hours. But I want to give you more ideas to support you so that you can adopt a positive mindset for life, not just for a challenge.
A positive person attracts positive things. What Buddha says in the quote above, what you think, you become. This is so very true! And that all begins with your mindset.
I have lots of ideas I want to share with you. Things that work for me and things I have learned since I have started to focus on having a positive mindset. But, I don’t think it’s a good idea to overload you with too many ideas at once. I think the no complaints challenge is the best first step to take. It will make you more aware of your thoughts and words.
Follow the tips I have written above to help you succeed at the challenge. Keep that positivity on the front of your mind for the day. I will have a follow-up post weekly with different ideas that I hope you will find useful moving forward down your path of positivity.
You don’t need to be in my Facebook Community to take part in the challenge. But you might find it beneficial as a place of support and a place to read positive quotes. You are also equally welcome to join the group but not take part in the challenge.
I’m super excited for no complaints day this Wednesday the 25 October & for this new adventure! I hope you will join me!! xx
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Great! I love it. Upon a little research (thanks Google) I found http://consciouslivingtv.com/spirit-health/7-day-no-whining-challenge.html Looks like you’re onto something worthwhile! Hugs, UJA
Thank you UJA – I will check out that link now. Feel free to join the group & take part!!
Looking forward to joining in with this again. I loved doing it last year although I didn’t quite manage to get through my second day of it! It does make you realise how many negative thoughts are automatic though. Being prepared for things to get tough is good advice.
The challenge really woke me up to how automatic my thoughts were! It’s so lovely to have you take part! x
I’m in the middle of a 30 day no complaints challenge – it lets me have moments where I slip and then pull my socks up again! It’s certainly challenging and makes me notice my mindset and be more intentional in my reactions.
A 30 day one is a great challenge – that will be so life changing. Our 24 hour one keeps rolling on which is wonderful x
Looking forward to taking part in this challenge with you Becky! I know I kinda need something like this right now:)
I love this idea. I find if you think more positively you are more positive. Sometimes happiness is just a state of mind. I wonder how many times a day I complain. I bet it’s more than I think it is!
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What a bloody great idea! I was talking to my Mum the other day about how we often take how lucky we are for granted and this reinforces that and how we shouldn’t always complain. Great post xx #bloggerclubuk
This looks like an awesome challenge! #BloggerClubUK
Sounds like a great challenge! 🙂 #BloggerClubUK
This is a wonderful idea. I’m aware of how much I complain. I am a right moaner. I think I might join you in this. #bloggerclubuk
What a fab idea. I must try this! #BloggerClubUK
What an important message and one I could definitely learn from! Making those slight changes to the way you look at life can really help 🙂
I confess to having a moan to a friend earlier today, but love the thought of going forward with a more positive mindset. I think it can make such a huge difference to see the good side, to think about what you do have rather than what you don’t. Loving your new FB community too. X #bloggerclubuk
Great idea. Some people do complain an awful lot. I’d say I’m generally a pretty positive person but a focused day would probably show me otherwise. #bloggerclubuk
This is cool. I feel I know exactly where you’re coming from. When we moved to Addis I was looking to connect with people, there were a group of mums that met one day a week and they would always complain. It put a different view on things and didn’t like it. I left the group and decided to make my own positive experiences. I started #addiswalks and got out each day fro 2hrs walking in a different direction. I make so many friends and find so many nice places. I’ve since made and found other baby groups, book clubs and more but that space is toxic. I do think we should complain if something is not up to scratch but I think it’s the way we do it. #BloggersclubUK
I’m glad you found positive experiences and places to enjoy!! It’s great that you followed your own path & what felt right for you, thanks for sharing xx
Hi, this sounds like a wonderful idea for a challenge and no doubt a lot tougher than you think #bloggerclubuk
I need to do this. Sounds like a great idea. I need to make some changes in my life. #bloggerclubuk
Great post and hope it works out for you. However as a grumpy old man I’m not sure I could manage twenty four hours without complaining! Will follow with interest to see how you get on
I love this idea. I really believe in the power of positive thought #BloggerClubUK
Sounds like a great idea, i’m with you, I always try to be a bit more positive! #BloggerClubUK
Sorry I missed the date – but I’ll still give it a go for 24 hours (just to realise how much I actually moan!) what a fantastic idea to be more proactive and positive in our mindset. #bloggerclubuk
Love this! Its such a shame when people spend their lives complaining when we have so much to be grateful for!! xx #bloggerclubuk
I’m so sorry I didn’t manage to join in, things have been so manic! #bloggerclubuk
I’ve joined your new Facebook community and I’m enjoying seeing the positive posts. Will definitely be up for trying the 24 hour no complaints challenge next time.
Brilliant, thanks for joining! Will do another one soon 🙂