Per bryanhixon, in brainperformance.com “How Complaining Rewires Your Brain”.
“Complaining not only affects mood but also physically alters the brain. Each time we complain, we’re firing and wiring together neural pathways that make future complaining more likely. This process, known as Hebb’s Law, essentially means that neurons that fire together, wire together. Consequently, habitual complaining can establish a default mindset where negativity pervades, making it increasingly challenging to switch to more positive modes of thinking.
Research from Stanford reveals that frequent complaining shrinks the hippocampus, vital for memory and problem-solving. Even listening to complaints for over 30 minutes can harm the brain. Complaining triggers cortisol release, in turn, heightening stress. Elevated cortisol disrupts sleep, raises blood pressure, compromises the immune system, and increases heart disease and obesity risks.
A stressed brain weakens immunity, raises depression risks, and clouds cognition, impacting decision-making and problem-solving. This focus on negativity limits the brain’s ability to engage positively with its surroundings."
While it may be hard to do, stop complaining! Look at things in a positive way. Be kind. Be thoughtful. Practice gratitude. Invite positivity in your life and surroundings…. and positivity will come.