How to Complain Productively
We often look down on people who complain a lot. Yet when something goes wrong in our own lives, many of us go straight to griping, grumbling and kvetching. This week. we talk with psychologist Robin Kowalski about how we can complain more effectively. We'll also hear from psychologist Mike Baer, who offers ways we can give better feedback to a friend or colleague who comes to us with complaints.
- Duration
- 1h 0m
- Broadcast on
- 19 Dec 2022
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- other
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We often look down on people who complain a lot. Yet when something goes wrong in our own lives, many of us go straight to griping, grumbling and kvetching. This week. we talk with psychologist Robin Kowalski about how we can complain more effectively. We'll also hear from psychologist Mike Baer, who offers ways we can give better feedback to a friend or colleague who comes to us with complaints.
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This is Hidden Brain, I'm Shankar Vedanta. We all know people who perpetually see the glass as half-empty. They can find something wrong in every situation. The potatoes are hard, the beef is tough, I don't know. Other people have it easy. Other places are nicer. Other times were better. I'm a grumpy old man, I don't like everything the way it is now, compared to the way it used to be. These people see the world through dirt-staying glasses, and the glasses are scratched. And they were the wrong prescription anyway. Oh, and here's $65 for your budget. Oh, and here are four idiots who'll do nothing but weigh you down. Oh, and your cat's still dead. Researchers, counselors, and motivational speakers have examined the effects of these attitudes on our relationships and well-being. Complaining is damaging to our health. It's destructive to our relationships, and it limits your career success. But if complaining is so bad for us, why is it so ubiquitous? Does it serve a psychological purpose? Does it have benefits? This week on Hidden Brain, the psychology of complaining. Why we do it, the effects it has on those around us, and how we can learn to complain more effectively. Support for Hidden Brain comes from Air France. Air France business cabin offers comfort throughout the journey, with priority check-in, boarding, and lounge access. On board, enjoy menus from renowned French chefs, wines, and champagne selected by Assamelier, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. When it's time to rest, settle into a fully adjustable life-latt bed with added mattress comfort. The art of travel, elevated, because Air France business cabin goes further in every detail to make your journey exceptional. Support for Hidden Brain comes from Defender. Even the boldest journey starts small, with a single decision to go somewhere new. The Defender 110 is a vehicle built for those moments for drivers capable of great things, whether they're headed toward uncharted territory or just a weekend away. The Defender 110 combines on-road presence with off-road capability. It looks tough because it is, with an exterior engineered for durability. Inside, capability meets comfort with seating for five and the option for seven, plus refined finishes and thoughtful design. It's also packed with intuitive tech, like 3D surround cameras with clear-side ground view to help you navigate rough terrain, and the next-generation PIVI Pro infotainment system designed to keep you informed, connected, and in control, no matter the path. The Defender 110 is naturally capable, expedition ready, and built for those ready to move forward. Explore the Defender 110 at LandRoverUSA.com.
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We often look down on people who complain a lot. Yet when something goes wrong in our own lives, many of us go straight to griping, grumbling and kvetching. This week. we talk with psychologist Robin Kowalski about how we can complain more effectively. We'll also hear from psychologist Mike Baer, who offers ways we can give better feedback to a friend or colleague who comes to us with complaints.