re: Why You Should Stop Complaining Today, Backed by Neuroscience

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Problem is, your neural pathways aren't equipped to make value judgments. Do something positive over and over again, and you'll gain a useful skill and habit. Do something negative over and over again, and you'll build a destructive skill and habit.

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Pretty logical advice.

Starting 3 weeks ago, I made an effort to cut out negativity in my thoughts and behavior and to respond to situations from a perspective of optimism. I can easily feel the effects it has on me in my day to day life, especially close relationships.