Yeah venting is nice, but have you ever tried solving the problem? (A reminder I often deliver to myself)

http://therealadam.com/2013/06/05/when-i-complain-instead-of-solve/

When I complain instead of solve

Wherein I remind myself that venting helps, but solving the actual problem is better.

Adam Keys is typing
The best advice I've ever received about effective venting was from this bird https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mz9SDN3SCR4
bird screaming into a cup

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@therealadam I enjoyed the venting.
@mmaa it's a legit part of the process. Gotta be mindful of thinking I'm in the solving part when I’m actually still venting, though.