Change It or Accept It
Insight of the Day: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”
Life is full of challenges, and it’s easy to get stuck in the cycle of complaining. We all do it sometimes. But the truth is, complaints rarely help. They don’t fix anything, they don’t move us forward, and they definitely don’t make us feel better. So what if there was a better approach to dealing with things that frustrate us?
Insight of the Day: “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” — Maya Angelou
Sometimes the choice is simple: either fix the problem or change how you see it. This idea isn’t just about being positive for the sake of it. It’s about being practical. Complaining drains your energy. But when you shift to action — or acceptance — you take back control. You stop being stuck and start moving forward.
The next time you catch yourself about to complain, pause and ask: Can I do something about this? If the answer is yes, take action. If the answer is no, change your perspective. Accept it and move on. This isn’t about ignoring problems; it’s about focusing on what you can control and not wasting energy on what you can’t. Your energy is better spent on things that make a real difference.
