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Can you not complain for 24 hours?

Written by: Nick Ortner

Do you consider yourself a complainer? Do you feel like you’re somebody who complains a lot, or do you feel you make a conscious effort not to?

And I’m talking about all forms of complaining: Do you… protest, grumble, whine, make a fuss, object, criticize, find fault, kick up a fuss, raise a stink, bellyache, moan, snivel or gripe? 🙂

Complaining can be really powerful to release some emotions… when you’re tapping, but the rest of the time…not so much.

I’d like to invite you to explore just how much complaining may be affecting you, and how much better life can be when we take out the complaints, with a special 24 hour challenge…

Are you up for it? Better said, are WE up for it? I’m joining in as well! 🙂

Check out this quick 2 minute video with Jessica to learn more:

It’s only a 24 hour challenge. I know you can do it. Watch the video and join us. 🙂

Until next time…Keep Tapping!

Nick Ortner
P.S. – Just another quick reminder on the replay of the Financial Success and Personal Fulfillment webinar. If you haven’t seen it, make sure to check it out here:

www.thetappingsolution.com/webinar-replay-page

Are you up for the challenge?
Let us know by commenting below. Then make sure to come back after 24 hours and let us know how you did and what came up for you. 🙂



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  1. Margaret says:

    No complaining for 24 hrs- sounds good to me. I will try it starting now.

  2. Sue Thompson says:

    I really believe in Appreciative Inquiry as a process for many many things, and I try to live appreciatively. I don’t *think* I complain very much, but after listening to Jessica, I now suspect I complain more than I thought I did. This will be a good discipline for 24 hours!!

  3. jennifer says:

    I realised doing this a few hours before you posted the challenge when i have started to change the way i feel about a difficult situation by tapping on it and letting it go. So well done and I am joining the 24 hour challenge of no complaining (criticising) here in Blue Mountains New South Wales Australian time at 7:19 am.
    thanks.

  4. D says:

    I will start today, it is 4:00pm I except the challenge of no complaing for 24 hrs.

  5. Julie says:

    If you really want to make it a lifestyle change, and really open your eyes, check out acomplaintfreeworld.org. Imagine the potential.

  6. Suzy says:

    I am currently doing the E2 activities with great success, so this challenge sounds like it will be a real eye-opener as well. Thanks!

  7. Mia says:

    One of my friends complains (!) that I groan and moan and sigh a lot. Are these wordless sounds included in your challenge? (Obviously that’s up to me to decide.) My friend interprets these sounds as an attempt to solicit attention and help. The only thing wrong with that idea (which may in fact have some truth to it) is that I make the same sounds when I’m alone.

  8. Rebecca says:

    Hi Guys! Am going to try your challenge after just getting off the phone with a sister after I had been complaining about our father…. Oops!
    Here’s to the next 24 hours.
    Rebeccca

  9. Suzanne says:

    This will be a challenge for sure..particularly in the environment I work in..so today..I head off with this challenge..and I’m looking forward to it 🙂

  10. Marieke Van Coppenolle says:

    I’d love to give it a try, I’m in!

  11. Holly says:

    Excellent challenge, and the timing is divine :)) Will report back in 24 hours!

  12. Martha says:

    I am totally in!!!

  13. Jackie Danley says:

    Wow. I’m going to pick up this challenge! I’m a little scared–it might be a very quiet day!

  14. Cindy P says:

    I’m in! I love finding ways to focus on the solution and not the problem – this will help. So far, my AHA! moment was when Jessica made the point of saving the complaining for when we are tapping. It will REALLY help me to know there is a time and place to use complaining as a benefit(i.e., complaining while tapping can help improve the tapping experience and the results of the tapping session). This is awesome! I get to NOT complain to others for a day and I DO get to complain more when tapping. I have often stopped myself while complaining during tapping and I tell myself to quit whining. This has caused me to tap less. Now, I think it might just help to improve the quality of tapping, which will cause me to increase the frequency and improve the consistency. Totally awesome!!!

  15. Josy Dumoulin says:

    I was just talking about this today at lunch. I’ve noticed that I don’t feel as aligned lately and that the stress of the last year has taken its toll on me therefore I’ve caught myself complaining. In the last year my husband and I have been through a move in a new area, a death, a new business venture and although we are familiar with different life coaching approach being in the field we are still human and it is in recognizing and learning how to deal with a new set of challenges that we can be of better service to others but more importantly to ourselves! Love this initiative! I’m glad to join! So is my husband!

  16. Sharon says:

    My 24 hours started. I do stop when I notice I am complaining. Everything is going to be just “peachy dandy”. Thank You!!!

  17. David says:

    This is great guys. It’s always good to listen to your quick videos. Even though I was already complaining about doing this 24hr challenge, that’s when my conscious kicked in and caught myself complaining – scored!!! Well I am going to do it and definitely keep track record of my complains throughout the day so I can tap on them. Cheerss!!!

  18. Anne says:

    complaining is often a socializing element in conversations, e.g. at work, when everybody is complaining about the boss…
    I will start tomorrow morning and live a complaint-free Friday (and perhaps whole week-end, who knows?

  19. Cyndi Myatt says:

    OM gosh! I’m always complaining about how busy I am. It’s like a broken record. I’ve listened to my mother constantly complain about the same thing my whole life and it drives me crazy since we talk about 4 times a week. I even complain about “her” complaining! I think it’s something I learned from my mother and she probably from her mother. Thanks for the challenge, I need to make this change for my sake and those around me (-:

  20. Claudia says:

    Great challenge, I’m in. There is an issue that is hooking me into a complaining state, so am keen to find out more about what I may be missing 🙂

  21. Karen says:

    Do I HAVE Toooooo???

    Okay, You’re right, I can be a
    big whiner… Thanks for the help!

  22. Debby says:

    OK, Starting at 11:25 this morning…. no complaining! ! I’ll write them down instead…Tough one! Ooops, starting at 11:26 LOL

  23. Flo says:

    I’m ready for the challenge. I’ll e-mail again in 24 hours. Should be interesting. PS my husband will be happy lol

  24. Carlin says:

    A great idea! I tried stopping all complaining about a year ago – what an eye-opener! And it had a very positive effect on my energy and state of mind. I’ve got away from that since then – it takes discipline and attention to try to make it a habit, so tapping will likely be a great help – thank you!

  25. Ania says:

    I’m up for the challenge. I start right now 😀
    Thank you for the great idea <3

  26. Cindy says:

    Wow- that timing was almost creepy! lol. I just posted in our little tapping community about a complaint I was having that kinda escalated yesterday. It was wonderful to be validated and supported in our group, but for the people I was complaining to- I couldn’t seem to make a difference. When I saw this in my email today- I was thinking I would love to do the challenge, but …already with the “but” the manager is calling me back today…How can I voice my concern without it being a complaint? Here lies the challenge. This may be a breakthrough. I got passionate about my complaint, because I want something to change and become better, but I handled it so badly because I wasn’t feeling heard at all. My therapist always says, that the person who is most grounded “wins” – so like you are saying, Jennifer, if I can complain with myself and tap through it, I will be more calm and grounded to actually instill a change. I hope. Thank you so much for your beautiful and well timed message!

  27. Cecil Davis says:

    My time is so limited at the moment, but will try to keep up with you guys. Happy with the 24 hour no complaining plan; aver good concept.
    Thanks.

  28. Barbara says:

    I like the thougt and how Jessica shared her experience and “steps” on or toes. Thank you planting the seed; I will do it as well: 24 hours not complaining- Juhu/tralala Barbara

  29. Maria says:

    I don’t think I’m a complainer but anyway I’m up for the challenge

  30. Gayle Bunge says:

    Wow! perfect timing. I just hung up the phone with my business partner. We spent the last 30 minutes complaining. My 24 hours starts now!

  31. Becca Pronchick says:

    Thank you Jessica. I’m in! Always a good practice to be more aware of my self-talk.

  32. Dotti says:

    This thing about complaining – I’ve been practicing this for many years and at least 99% successful. It’s really not that hard – state your issue and then immediately look for the solution.

  33. Nattip Boonthanakit says:

    I’m in! Thank you for coming up with this!

  34. Susanne says:

    It’s definitely what I need just now. Thank you, Jessica! I wonder what’s going to happen…

  35. Shirley Pedersen says:

    I work hard on not complaining so doing this with the intention of writing down the thoughts will be vey good for me. I am in!

  36. jackie says:

    I welcome this challenge! when do we start????

  37. Brianna says:

    I’m definitely in. Great idea!

  38. Christina says:

    Great! I am in! There is even a book out : a complaint free world and they suggest that you were a rubber band around your wrist and every time you catch yourself complaining you move the rubberband to the other wrist.

  39. kathy says:

    I’m going to give the challenge a try. I’m entering thinking that I’m not a big complainer… we’ll see. I’ll be back in 24!

  40. Christina says:

    Great! I am in! There is even a book out : a complaint free world and they suggest that you were a rubber band around your wrist and every time you catch yourself complaining you move the rubberband to the other wrist.

  41. Lavanya says:

    I actually caught myself the other day when i was talking to my friend. I was telling her how much energy she has and how she is able to do so many things and how i can never do what she is doing etc.. the same night, i was reading “Four Agreements” and the first one was “Be impeccable with your word”. I realized how i was selling myself short and trying to convince her that i was somehow less than her. that was my aha moment. I was not particularly on guard for 24 hours though. it would be interesting. i often times finding myself saying things that weren’t uplifting and it is hard to stop. and i tell/convince myself that i was speaking the truth. I am committed to doing it today. Thanks for the inspiration.

  42. Janet says:

    Can I have a few minutes to complain before I get started? OK – ready, set go!

  43. Lisa Hamaker says:

    THANK YOU! I so appreciate how you are constantly giving us these “small” changes that make a big difference. Like many people I try to watch my negative attitude, so this will be a great project!

  44. Barbara says:

    Ooooooooh I have definitely been the voice of complaint lately and am so ready to be done with it. I’m all in.

  45. Cindy says:

    Great Value…simple yet powerful tool to use complaints as tapping material….love it!

  46. Adrienne says:

    Great idea! I have my notebook ready and I accept the challenge!

  47. Miramarmora says:

    That was a great coincidence! I just promised myself today that I will stop complaining to my boyfriend. I’ll definitely join, and I hope I’m able to stay conscious and not fall into old habits! Complaining is just poison to any relationship I guess…
    Thanks for that one, Jessica!

  48. Kyla says:

    Complaining has kind of become a way of socially relating to people. I know I sure do it a lot when I’m out of things to say, “oh it’s so gross outside” etc. I especially complain about my job and some of my co-workers. So not automatically doing that is going to be quite difficult. But I know it’s not healthy to carry around this negative energy. So if I can’t leave the job, I better leave my attitude.

  49. Kitty says:

    Oh Yes, I’m complainer….inherited and quite adept! I’m definitely up for the challenge.
    Good luck all.
    Kx

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