The statement, "Don't complain if you didn't vote," is quite common, especially in an election year. I would say that the majority of Americans have complained about something related to politics, but most people realize that it's ridiculous to complain about something, or someone, if you didn't even attempt to fix it or change it to your favor. Complaining is okay and a normal part of the human existence, but we all know that there is a time when you have to stop complaining and deal with the cards in front of you.

Especially in recent weeks, I have found myself in conversations with people that dabble a little too much in the complaining department. Don't get me wrong, I am totally guilty of complaining--I probably do it too much. However, I realize that there comes a time when complaining is no longer helping me, so I need to either become satisfied with my situation, or I need to figure out what I should do in order to change it. In two separate conversations, I found myself talking to someone who was unhappy with their work schedule. One wanted more hours and told me how some of our other coworkers were feeling cheated out of hours. The other wanted to work less hours and was sick of being scheduled so much. Yet, when I asked both of these people if they had spoken to one of the managers or supervisors about it, both said that they hadn't. Really? That's where I draw the line. I totally feel their pain because I've been there. We've all had those weeks where we just want a day off, and we've all realized how much money we actually need in order to properly adult, and picked up some extra shifts because of that, but if you aren't actively trying to fix your situation, then either accept your reality, fix it, or stop complaining. Complaining is seriously doing you no good.

I know, I know. I get it, complaining can be cathartic; it can allow you to express your worries and annoyances with your situation while not really causing any harm. It's easy to do, and when you're with someone who also feels the same way, your complaints can quickly domino into long rants. However, there is a point when complaining is no longer beneficial to you, and the people around you are sick of it. Complaining is annoying and unprofessional. No one enjoys listening to someone complain and complain, especially in the workplace or school. Eventually, you must get over what you are so stuck on. It is not helping the people around you, and it certainly isn't going to help you. If you find yourself in a situation that you aren't happy with, whether it is with your workplace, friends, family, school, or anything, go ahead, complain for a little bit, but move on. Your current situation is not your final destination, and you dwelling on your current place is not going to get you any closer to where you would prefer to be in life. So, stop complaining, get your head out of your butt, and do something about your complaint.