Episode 77

Complaining is Poison for your Productivity and your Business- Here’s How to Fix It

Did you know - Research from Stanford University has shown that complaining shrinks the hippocampus—the part of the brain that impacts problem-solving and intelligent thought. More concerning is that the hippocampus is the part of the brain that gets destroyed by Alzheimer’s. If we know this about our brains and about complaining, then it may motivate us to be more intentional in changing our minds.

Besides the negative impact on our mental health, complaining erodes our physical well-being, productivity, creativity, and our relationships.

But, sometimes it can feel impossible to stop! Especially when we feel justified or compelled to prove our point.

Luckily there is a solution - Lindsay shares her own experience eradicating complaining thoughts and how she found solutions to ease the burden of negativity which resulted in building collaboration and connection with people rather than driving a wedge between them.

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tags - #mentalwellnessforentrepreneurs #businessownermindset #complaining #mentalwellbeing #mindset #entrepreneurship

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Lindsay Sutherland

Lindsay Sutherland is a business consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners build companies that run with freedom, purpose, and profit. With over 20 years of leadership and sales experience in the automotive industry, Lindsay understands the challenges of growing a business that feels more like a burden than a blessing. After leaving corporate life, she co-founded Biz in a Box Solutions, a CRM and automation company that empowers small service-based businesses to streamline their operations and reclaim their time.

Her signature consulting program, The Clockwork Method, guides overwhelmed business owners through the process of systemizing, scaling, and stepping back into the true role of visionary leader. Lindsay’s approach blends practical business systems with faith-led alignment, helping entrepreneurs not only make more money but also create a business that supports their life — not the other way around.

As the host of The Freedom Entrepreneur Podcast, Lindsay shares strategies, stories, and mindset shifts that challenge conventional thinking and inspire business owners to grow without burning out. She also co-owned Off Grid Unlimited Installations, an electrical and renewable energy company in Idaho, where she lives with her husband and four children on their family farm.

Passionate about redefining success beyond hustle culture, Lindsay helps leaders build businesses rooted in clarity, sustainability, and freedom. Whether she’s speaking on stage, consulting with executives, or mentoring faith-led entrepreneurs, her mission is the same: to help people transform their business into a vehicle for purpose, profit, and lasting impact.