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Unable to locate the car key when you are just about to leave home.
Relatives/friends/colleagues disagree with you when they should be agreeing.
That's when our expectation doesn't match the reality.
That's frustrating!
A very commonplace scenario that everyone can relate to.
If frustration lasts too long, it can lead to anxiety or even depression. That is not a good sign.
WHAT IS THE WAY OUT
Here are some ways to manage frustration:
Pause and take a few deep breaths.
Analyse what is annoying. If it is beyond our control, set that aside and focus on something that is in our control.
If what is annoying is in our control, see what can be changed to make it work.
Exercise. It's a remarkable way to get situations under our control and manage them.
IT CAN BE GOOD
It makes us look for solutions. It's a learning opportunity. Something new will emerge from frustration.
It makes us stronger and more resilient. It teaches us to be positive even when things aren't going as planned.
But it's essential to strike a balance.
Recognize when frustration becomes detrimental, and seek healthy outlets or support to manage it effectively.
As American entrepreneur, academician, social psychologist, author, and screenplay writer Bo Bennett said, "Frustration, although quite painful at times, is a very positive and essential part of success."
(I'm participating in #AtoZChallenge and #BlogchatterA2Z)
Frustration with a spouse is never fun but definitely a learning experience. ~sigh~ Be well!
ReplyDeleteHi Darla - Yes, especially with people or situations that are close to us.
DeleteI've been working on the skill of composure at school, because I've had a very frustrating week at school! I keep reminding myself that no one can make me angry without my permission, but I seem to be giving 4 and 5 year olds my permission on this!
ReplyDeleteHi Dyanne, yes, it can be quite challenging.
DeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteWhile frustrated that Storm Kathleen has meant me having to hunker down in a forestry park and adjust some plans on my trip, I am using the opportunity of being still for a day to catch up on blogs and comments and other online stuff! Two sides to every coin, right? YAM xx
Hi Yamini - Absolutely!
DeleteBo Bennett is right. Traffic jam, especially on a freeway, will teach you to be patient. There is nothing you can do except to be patient.
ReplyDeleteTraffic jams are one thing people in Bengaluru can easily relate to.
DeleteThe trick is to not get stuck in the frustration. That's hard sometimes.
ReplyDeleteYes. It's a mind game, often.
DeleteA wonderful reminder. No one is without frustrations, so learning to manage them is critical.
ReplyDeleteHi Torie - yes, absolutely.
DeleteMy life seems to one of frustrations but they about something specific and the feeling quickly passes.
ReplyDeleteIt's good if the period of frustration passes quickly.
DeleteNice post about traffic jams.
ReplyDeleteHi Snobe - Thank you.
DeleteDropping by from the A to Z Challenge. Great suggestions for dealing with frustration and how it can lead to greater resilience for future occasions.
ReplyDeleteHi Dawna - Thank you for dropping by. I am unable to see the link of your blog on your profile.
DeleteFrustration, if ignored, goes away - it's the ignoring that's difficult!
ReplyDeleteThat's so true!
DeleteHi Pradeep - frustration ... so often (usually) we don't work out the why - and thus can't understand - if we then look at the challenge from 'the other side' we needn't be so frustrated ... cheers Hilary
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