The following is true for myself, and I believe it will resonate with many others.

Talking and thinking about what other people need to do for you. Especially if you have no influence over those people. Even if you do have some influence often it is best – at least for myself to focus on what I can do. I like to lead by example. Granted if you’re a manager – even then focus on how to get better at influencing people. At least that is what you can do – as opposed why isn’t so and so or WTF is wrong with blah blah blah.

I just am so much happier when I focus on what I can do to get better and help others or what not as opposed to thinking what people should do – or worse what the govt should – nothing like thoughts on that make myself miserable.

I differentiate though between what the govt the should do and guessing what they will do. Guessing and planning for what they will do can help myself prepare better for the future. Doing this without judgement. For example, I expect higher taxes and so I figure I need to make more money to pay for those taxes. Or find better ways to reduce my taxes – either will work, though judging and complaining won’t.

Well enjoy and be happy – don’t put any conditions on your happiness 🙂