Miserable

Do you ever wonder how miserable people make it through life? How constantly having a negative attitude and glass half empty frame of mind affects you, your family, friends and co-workers? When depressed, I really struggle with negativity. In fact, I would have to say I used to be and sometimes still am a miserable person to be around. I like to think that I can recognize that in myself, but I don't think I always want to recognize it either - and just want to vent and bitch and whatever.

Here is an interesting tidbit from an ‘About’ article I read: http://www.prevention.com/article/0,5778,s1-1-74-112-2117-1,00.html

The Seven Deadly Habits of Truly Miserable People

Unless you have a couple of crossed wires or a genetic glitch in your brain cells, most of the emotional turmoil you experience is directly traceable to the fact that you've learned to try to control those around you through these seven deadly habits, says psychiatrist William Glasser, MD.

What are the seven deadlies? They are punishing, complaining, blaming, threatening, nagging, criticizing, and bribing.

The article goes on to give advise on how to deal with the deadlies, ultimately pointing back to oneself and the choices we make.

Sadly, I must admit I have used all seven deadlies at one point or another...