June 28, 2010PowerPhrase for a complainer: let me tell you how I respond when I hear you complain. A part of me wants to…

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We all need to complain at times. I can lend an ear for a while, but there comes a point when I need to say something. If you feel that way too, you might find this PowerPhrase useful.

  • Let me tell you how I respond when you complain. A part of me wants to take care of you because you sound like a helpless victim. Another part of me wants to shake you because I know you’re not. I don’t enjoy either response and invite you to gather your resources and tell me what you want or what you’re going to do about the situation.
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