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Frustration
You feel blocked, stuck, or like you're putting in effort and getting nowhere. Frustration is anger's more restrained sibling — it shows up when things aren't going your way despite your best efforts. It's that 'why won't this WORK' energy that makes you want to scream into a pillow.
What does frustration feel like in your body?
- •Tension building in your head and temples
- •Sighing heavily and clenching your jaw
- •Restless, agitated movements
- •Feeling hot and wanting to slam or throw something
Common triggers
- •Technology not working when you need it to
- •Trying to explain something and not being understood
- •Hitting the same roadblock over and over again
- •Other people not pulling their weight
Journaling prompts for when you feel frustration
- What exactly is frustrating you, and what about it feels most stuck?
- Is there a different approach you haven't tried yet?
- What can you control in this situation, and what do you need to accept?
Healthy ways to cope with frustration
1. Step away and take a break — sometimes distance gives you a fresh perspective
2. Break the problem into smaller pieces; overwhelm often disguises itself as frustration
3. Vent to someone you trust, then pivot to problem-solving mode
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