A great article! I used to be such a negative person and a complainer. When I look back I think it was because I felt so unappreciated at the time. I worked like a dog while my husband drank like a fish. When he asked me for a divorce it blew my mind. Thankfully, the jolt sent me back to my Christian roots and the loving arms of my savior Jesus. My transformation didn't happen overnight but God saved my marriage and my husbands life. The hardest part for me was following your #7 takeaway. Never miss an opportunity to shut up. I love it. Thank you for this wonderful read. :)