Kvetching

The noun kvetch is defined by Merriam Webster as “to complain habitually.” 

We can kvetch, be kvetching and have kvetched about something. In all cases, the premise of complaining is the same; we think something better exists than what we currently have. Why else would we complain?

Truth be told, complaining can become a life strategy that allows us to avoid risk, failure and being uncomfortable. Complaining becomes a way to avoid taking responsibility for what we want. 

There are solutions to complaining:

1.  We can accept what is—no drama, no ifs, ands or buts—we just accept what is. 

2.  We can “responsibly complain” by making a request for something different. This requires that we know what we want and what need we’re trying to fulfill in advance of our request.  

3.  Last but certainly not least is taking action right now to change the situation. Waiting is not part of this equation. We take action and do something now. 

Kvetching as a life strategy can only take us so far. Eventually, we may even get tired of hearing ourselves complain. We’re better served to take responsibility for what we want and do what’s required to either accept or change our circumstance.