Repeated complaining strengthens the negative neural pathways in your brain, studies suggest. According to a Standford Study reported by M1 Psychology, “The more frequently you complain, you increase your likelihood of thinking negative thoughts later. In neuroscience, the phrase “synapses that fire together wire together” is used to explain this concept.”
In simpler terms, this means that your mind becomes trained to find more faults in everything instead of finding solutions. Over time, this becomes a mental habit— you start criticising more, instead of practising gratitude. The brain literally rewires itself based on what you focus on the most. And so, this affects your overall mood, productivity, and even how you repond to and handle challenges in everyda life. To overcome this, start practice gratitude— your brain will start looking for positives in life and build happier, more resilient patterns.