8 Tips for Handling Frustration in a Healthy Way
Are you feeling frustrated? Chances are you’ve been
here before. You’ve probably even worked out some coping strategies for when
you’re stressed. The problem is, some of those strategies aren’t the best, a
fact you’re already aware of.
Handling stress in healthy ways is an ongoing
challenge. That’s because when we’re frustrated, we tend to react rather than
respond. The good news is there are natural, healthy ways to deal with your
frustration.
Accept It
The first step in dealing with anything is to accept
the reality of it. Once you’ve acknowledged you’re frustrated, you can do
something about it, and it no longer rules your life.
Send an
S.O.S
Pretend you’re behind enemy lines and stuck there. You
can ask for help, but you’ll need to ask for that help in a letter. Describe
your distress, including all the details of how you got where you are. Ask for
help. When finished? Destroy the letter. You’ll be amazed at how much better
you feel (and you might even get an idea for ‘rescue’ from the exercise).
Make a List
What are your options toward fixing whatever is
causing the frustration? List everything you can think of, even the silly
ideas. Use this list as a jumping off point toward finding a solution.
Laugh
Read something funny. Watch a comedy. Tune in to your
favorite comedian. The act of laughter releases endorphins in the brain,
helping you to feel better and think more clearly. Frustration doesn’t stand a
chance.
Look at the
Big Picture
What will this frustration look like next week? Next
month? Next year? Will it be as scary as it is today? Asking these kinds of
questions helps you to put your frustration in perspective, making it smaller
and easier to deal with right now.
Find Some
Energy
Hang around people who are full of enthusiasm. Being
around positive people helps you to remain positive and likewise energizes
yourself. Frustration fades in this environment.
Socialize
Talk about what’s frustrating you with someone else or
post it on your social media. You’ll find out very quickly that you’re not alone.
More importantly, you’ll see other people who have successfully gotten past
this very same point.
Focus on
Something Else
Doing mindless, repetitive work helps to put your
focus elsewhere. Break your frustrating task into tiny pieces and work each one
with full concentration. Celebrate progress. Frustration gets lost in
concentration.
There are dozens of ways to get past frustration. Experiment
and find what works for you. The key is not to give in. Keep pressing onward.
You’ll get through this too.
I Hope This Helps And Is Of Value, Tomorrow I Will Be Helping You With Controlling Your Anger Triggers,
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