Frustration can sometimes be confused with anger or anxiety. However, it is a similar type of emotional reaction to stress. It is common to have this feeling when you encounter daily stressors at home, at school, at work, and in your relationships.
For instance, you might get frustrated when you are unable to complete a task, when your partner forgets to take care of an important errand, or when you suspect a person is lying.
While this frustration is often short-lived and tends to pass as the situation changes, sometimes, such as when you find yourself falling short of your goals or aspirations or facing a mental condition, it can be longer-lasting and take a more severe toll on your health and well-being.
While there is no one way to fix this, there are some proven ways to help you cope with frustration:
Improve Your Emotional Intelligence
Emotional intelligence is directly linked with the ability to deal with frustration and any challenging situation. You can notice and evaluate emotions in yourself and others, and your emotional regulation regulates the way you express your feelings. You can improve your emotional intelligence by:
● Managing your emotions during moments of frustration and waiting for an appropriate moment to express yourself with someone.
● Practicing empathy for others, even for those who tend to frustrate you
● Remembering that all emotions are fleeting, including frustration, and that it is okay to have an outburst at times.
● Noticing your feelings and taking time so you can react appropriately
Distract Yourself
While we cannot live in frustration, focusing on the source of your frustration can exacerbate your emotions. However, temporarily distracting yourself can give you the space you need to process. Therefore, do an activity that you enjoy. Be it exercising, doing something creative, listening to music, reading a good and exciting book like “Three Kidnapped, Three Siblings, Three Furies,” or watching a movie—things get easy when you distract yourself from the source of frustration.
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Change Your Attitude
It’s easier said than done. Much of our perception of stress is determined by our attitude and how we process the world around us. For example, people who believe they have control over their lives are less stressed because they know they always have options for change. On the other hand, those who see things and the world around them as complicated and drastic will eventually be more stressed. Therefore, try to monitor and change your attitude and lifestyle. Be more optimistic, and try to see things from a different angle. Perhaps a challenge that frustrates you contains an opportunity for growth and resilience. Remember, there is always room for improvement.
Do Nothing
It might sound contradictory, but doing nothing can help you to feel less frustrated at times. Whenever you are felling frustrated, and cannot think of anything, try to take a short break. Now, use this time to declutter yourself from everything. Just relax and try to concentrate on yourself and your thoughts. Gradually with time, you will feel better, and can better cope with frustration, or any challenging situation.