Complaining seems pretty harmless most of the time. The fact is, it’s not harmless. It can derail what you are meant to do. Let me explain a few things complaining can (and will) do for you.
1. It will make you feel like you’ve done something about the problem – We only have a certain amount of energy to apply to a problem. When you complain about a problem, you’ve done nothing really to correct it, you’ve only complained about it.
When I hired my first coach, she told me to sign a “complaint free contract” for this very reason. I don’t complain a lot, but since I read and signed her contract, I did take notice every time I was tempted. If you will “refrain from complaining”, even for a short amount of time (say a week) you will notice that you will apply that precious energy to actually correcting the problem. Try it.
2. It will place your happiness in someone elses hands – Always complaining about a problem takes ALL the responsibility off of you… and onto someone else. Next time you are tempted to complain about something, ask yourself, “Is there anything I can do to make this better?” I’m not saying be a martyr and take the blame for every little thing, but I think that we should take some responsibility for our own destiny. I mean, who’s responsibility IS it to solve OUR problems? (Before you say it… I’m sure our heavenly father would be proud if we took a little action every now and then.)
3. It makes you focus on what’s NOT working – Every time you complain, you are giving your precious attention to something negative. Why not “think on whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.” Phil 4:8
Bonus: I know I said 3 things, but I can’t stop…One other thing complaining does for you? It attracts other complainers. Is that what you want?
I’m just sayin’. 
Kevin
I learned one thing on a recent car trip home from my best friend’s. Complaining is not Communication. It is not the imparting or interchange of thoughts. Nor is it the resolution of displeasure. So, save your energy, accept responsibility and if it’s broke, fix it.
Jerimy