5/28/2013

How To Deal With Frustration And Feel More Positive

By Vicki Diaz


Frustration and anger, whatever has triggered them, can be very debilitating emotions, leaving us feeling unfulfilled and weakened. Although eliminating the unpleasant effects of these emotions is impossible, and would indeed be very unhealthy, there are a number of things that you can do to make frustration much easier to cope with. Some of those methods are detailed here.

Crying can be a tremendous help to us if the frustrated feelings with which we are dealing are centred on sadness. Never be afraid to shed tears when you are feeling overcome with grief or similar emotions, as crying can lead to a feeling of stillness and renewed optimism. If no one is around to share your pain, then cry to yourself, and treat yourself with kindness and love.

Sometimes we feel frustrated because of anger, either due to someone else, or because we feel that we have somehow let ourselves down. Hitting something can be very good for this kind of thing, though it is wise to punch something which is not too soft. This is because it is important to receive some pain from the punch so that the frustrating feelings can be released.

Hitting pillow can be effective, but place the pillow in front of hard surface such as a wall. This minimises the chance of injury while also allowing you to release the trapped emotions which are troubling you. While you hit the pillow, keep the things which are troubling you uppermost in your mind, and yell, shout and swear if you feel the need.

If belting a pillow sounds a bit daft to you, then you may prefer a more conventional form of exercise. Getting out on the bike or going for a run can drain away much of the negativity which affects us when we feel frustrated, and even a long walk has many benefits. More vigorous training such as interval training can also help to drain away frustration.

Being out in the open air also makes exercise more effective in this way. Being in the natural environment means that you can reconnect with nature, and feel part of the natural world again rather than some human created construct. It also helps to be in a completely different place to where you initially felt the negative and frustrated emotions which are affecting you.

If the frustrating emotions you are experiencing are less physical and more mental, or even cerebral, then writing can be a great release. For years, people have used the idea of writing a letter to the object of their anger or to themselves, detailing everything that is wrong. It is up to you if you then decide to send the letter, but some release can often be obtained by burning it, or throwing it into water.

Leaving frustration to fester can be very damaging to us. It can affect us on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Using some of these methods to release trapped feelings can give us the catharis we need to feel better.




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