I’ve noticed something over the years—complaining is easy. It’s effortless to point out what’s wrong, to dwell on what’s unfair, to vent about the things we can’t control. But here’s the problem: complaining doesn’t change anything. It just keeps us stuck. Have you ever felt better after reeling off a complaint? No.

Life will always throw challenges our way. We’ll face setbacks, frustrations, and situations that seem unfair. But when we focus only on what’s wrong, we give away our power. We stay in the problem instead of moving toward a solution.

I’ve learned that the most powerful thing we can do is shift our energy from complaining to action. If something isn’t right, what can we do about it? If a situation isn’t ideal, how can we improve it? Even small steps forward are better than staying in place, weighed down by frustration.

At SeaFoam-Greens, we believe in taking action, making a difference, and finding solutions—whether it’s in business, in our community, or in our personal lives. Complaints don’t build anything. Effort, persistence, and positivity do.

So here’s my challenge to you today: Catch yourself before you complain. Ask yourself, “What can I do to improve this?” If there’s an action to take, take it. If not, let it go. Either way, you’ll be lighter for it.

Alexander D. Connette

CEO, SeaFoam-Greens

Wilmington, NC

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