Stop Whining, Start Living Review And Giveaway
January 2, 2009 by admin - Jennifer
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Whining is a part of everyday life, weather you hear it from your family, your kids or even your lips, it’s there. And while it is okay to whine about things at times it is not okay to get stuck in a whining rut, a mode that could lead to a life long problem. Building on the principles developed during her long career as a licensed marriage and family therapist and addressing the chronic struggles of so many of her listeners and readers, Dr. Laura issues an important message in the no-nonsense but compassionate voice that is her trademark: If you don’t like your life, quit talking about your unhappiness and try to fix it, no matter how difficult or impossible your situation seems.
I am a firm believer in the theory of you are the only one in your life that can change your unhappiness. Don’t always talk about the bad, wrong, negative but work towards changing it. Trust me I have had my fair share of whining but if I had let my hard times win by doing nothing but complaining about them, then I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Stop Whining, Start Living gives readers the jump start they need to break out of the reactive mode and get proactive, moving in the direction of a joyful, meaningful, fulfilling, and purposeful future. Everyone can use a kick in the pants sometimes, and Dr. Laura, who “preaches, teaches, and nags” to millions everyday on her radio program, is here to deliver!
Get a sneak peek at what this book has to offer you by clicking the browse inside link here. And if you are ready to get a different start or would like to find out how I have good news for you! The great folks at Harper Collins have offered 5 copies for me to giveaway to The Dirty Shirt readers. See below for rules:
- MAIN RULE – Tell me in comments something that you would like to change about yourself (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
- 1 Extra Entry – Subscribe to my RSS feed or by email (or let me know if you already are) in a separate comment
- 1 Extra Entry – Stumble this post and leave your Stumble name (I will be checking) in a separate comment
- 1 Extra Entry – Favorite The Dirty Shirt in Technorati and leave your name (I will be checking) in a separate comment
- 1 Extra Entry – Follow me on Twitter (button in subscribe section on on the right sidebar) and let me know your Twitter name in a separate comment
- 1 Extra Entry for Tweeting about this giveaway. Please leave direct URL in comments so I can check.
- 2 Extra Entries – Write a post on your blog linking to my blog.
This giveaway will run through midnight on January 16, with winner being announced the morning of January 17. Winner will be chosen using Random.org from all valid entries and submitted to PRIZEYWinners as well as notified via email. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me before another winner is chosen. Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
Great book, I’d love to change to have a more positive attitude! Thanks
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I’d like to be more able to stand up for myself and stop worrying about hurting others feelings as much. Thanks for the chance.
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I am working really, really hard on controlling my eating. I have a problem with mindless munching. Control is the issue.
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I am working hard at getting my finances in tact! I want/need a bigger home!
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Not complaining about the pain I am in so much to my husband. He cannot do anything about it nor can I.
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I would like to change my attitude towards food.
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I would love to change my will power. i always say “I’m donna do x” and I end up doing the same thing as before – nothing.
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This book sounds interesting.
One thing I’d like to change about myself is that I sometimes have a low self esteem, and am definitely bad at time management.
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Great write up indeed, I’m looking to get finances in line this year. What a better way to do it than this recommendation.
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I would love to be more positive about myself.
Thanks for the chance
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I’d like to change being a pushover – often, I say “That’s OK” when it is NOT OK! I was brought up TOO polite, I guess.
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I’d like not to be so judgmental of others!
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i would like to change my outlook on life in general and how to avoid negativity!
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I would like to change my figure to be thinner. I know diet and exercise but it’ so hard to get and stay motivated. I don’t say this to give up though. Thanks.
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I would like to change my negative attitude – its not good to have!
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Going into the New Year, I want to be stronger, be able to stand my ground with conviction and stop cowering or giving in, as I usually do.
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I would really like to be less grumpy with my kids and husband
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I would like to lose some weight….and I love Dr. Laura
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I would like to change how unorganized I am. Im a mess at keeping anything organized! I would also like to be a little nicer to my hubby!
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I’d like to change my weight!! I’ve started out this past week and lost 12 lbs so far! Yay!
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I need to stop yelling at my kiddos! I try hard, but I am not always successful!
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I would like to be a little more positive about certain things that happen in life.
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seriously besides getting healthier- don’t let people get in my way with their negative views, and attitudes..those people who bring me down need to be out of my life
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id like this for my sister. all she ever does is look at the negative.
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i hope to win this. thanks
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I am working hard to forgive.
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I’d love to change how much I worry. And try to have less stress! Thanks for entering me, sounds like a really helpful book.
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By the end of the day, I’m snapping at everyone. I would so love to change that immediately!
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I’d like to change the way I perceive environmental “distractions” – noise, smells, etc.
I would like to be more focused and goal driven.
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I can only list one thing? The thing I would like to change the most is to have a more positive attitude – I always look at the glass as being half empty!!
The one thing I would like to change is to stop being an enabler.
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I would like to learn to balance my life better
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I would love to be more proactive and not just let life happen to me!
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I’d like to be able to issue a firm “no” without feeling guilty about it.
I would like to be more positive. I can get a bad attitude!
I REALLY need to change my opinion of myself. I have low self esteem and ZERO confidence. I really want to find my voice and learn to be a better person and more like the person I want to be.
Thanks for a great giveaway. I sure need a book like this!
Happy New Year!
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sounds like a good read, and i would like to change how i often find myself feeling intimidated around large groups of people.
Sounds like a good book. I would like to stop worrying so much!
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I need to be more careful with my health,cigerettes,and learn to say NO to people instead of overwhelming myself trying to help them.
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I’d really love to stop being so hard on myself. Which seems to be one of the most difficult things for me to change.
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The one thing in my life that I’d most like to change really IS to whine less. I’m sick and tired of my complaining and griping. I can’t even imagine how tired of it my loved ones are.
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I need to not stress about the little things in life. Thanks for the giveaway!
If I could change one thing, it would be to make myself more focused..to have a determined drive that allowed me to finish what I start. I’m such a dilitante, and I never finish anything. I’ll get all geared up to do something and be REALLY excited about it, put alot of energy into it in the beginning, and once it gets tough, I’m onto something else. sigh…it’s very frustrating! I end up with regrets about things I really wish I had accomplished.
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I would learn to be more patient.
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Would like to get over my fear of dentists…
Would love to become more assertive
Would love to win this book and learn how to get over some fears, thanks
I want to change how easily I get angry and annoyed at the drop of a hat. It’s not good for me or my family.
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I need to organize to have more time.
I’d like to be more self-confident and not so sensitive.
I need to change that I am so negative all the time.
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I’m a procrastinator and I need to change that!
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i would like to change how negative i look at things.
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Something I would like to change about myself is that I need to tune into other people’s worlds. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in myself (what I’m going through), and I concentrate on the negative. I need to be more positive, and also keep in mind what others are going through…it’s probably much worse than what I’m going through.
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I would like to be more patient with my children!
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I’m 61, and I have no legs.
I want to get excited about getting my prosthetics.
But lately I’m scared
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God bless you all
i would like to be more forgiving, less critical of myself
I’d like to change some tendencies toward negative thinking
*Thanks* for the giveaway!
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I would like to rephrase myself in a positive way. Outlook on life is is important to the success we achieve and this book touchs a nerve. Whether its the price of gas or the stock market tumblings, the general conversations around me mostly are whining. We can and should cope with life’s events better.
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I would like to be able to be more motivated in staying healthy!
I’d love to change to have a more positive attitude! Thanks!
I’d like to be a little more motivated and assertive.
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Wish I would be more assertive. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway
i would like to change my feelings of not wanting to socialize with people
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The one thing I would like to change about myself is my attitude. I need to be more positive instead of always looking at what’s wrong.