Evolve > Anger > Feeling Frustrated & Angry? Here’s How To Deal With Frustration
Feeling frustrated and angry is very common. In fact, frustration is one of the most common negative emotions. It occurs when you feel irritated due to a situation you cannot control! There are many different reasons you may be feeling frustrated and it’s important to know how to deal with it! Let’s look at the types of frustration and why you feel frustrated.
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The types of frustration
Internal frustration
Internal frustration may arise from challenges in fulfilling personal goals at work, in relationships or being unable to meet desires, needs or any other internal and personal problem you may have. In case you are unable to find a job, cook a dish properly, or keep oversleeping, you may find yourself feeling frustrated and annoyed.
External frustration
External causes of frustration involve conditions outside of your control, such as traffic on way to work, when a meeting runs on for too long or your favourite team just can’t win an IPL game. You may be feeling frustrated at small or big triggers, because it is an emotional response to something you care about.
Workplace stress, pregnancy stress, exam stress, negative thoughts and overthinking, all of these can cause frustration for working millennials and students alike! Everyday triggers such as traffic, oversleeping, missing a deadline or a bad internet connection are common reasons for feeling frustrated and angry.
It’s important to be able to deal with the feeling of frustration and come back to balance quickly.
Feeling frustrated? Here how to deal with frustration in 4 simple ways
- Go for a walk or a run
- Talk to a loved one
- Distract yourself
- Punch your frustration away
Go for a walk or a run if feeling frustrated
A simple way to feel better when feeling frustrated is to take a walk or go for a run. You may feel like lashing out or be extremely annoyed, but resist the temptation and walk away. Remove yourself from the situation and take a walk to cool down. If you decide to go for a run, you will channel your anger in a positive way and improve your mood. As a result, you will feel better and deal with your frustration in a healthy manner.
Talk to a loved one
You can talk to a loved one and vent your feelings or journal your thoughts. This will help you release all the negative energy and tension within you and help you feel better. Keeping it in will make it worse and the release will help you reduce frustration. Talk to someone you trust and you’re comfortable around. It’s a good way to catch up with them as well! You might even gain some perspective when you talk to someone!
Distract yourself if feeling frustrated
Watch a funny YouTube video, call a friend or eat some tasty food. Distracting yourself from whatever is making you feel frustrated can help. Moreover, it will give your mind a break from all the negative thoughts that come with frustration. It’s a simple way on how to deal with frustration that can bring you quick relief.
Punch your frustration away
Visualise yourself in front of a punching bag that you may have seen in a movie or a gym. Then, think of who or what is making you feel this frustration and channel all the energy onto your fists. Slowly clench them and imagine you are punching the bag in front of you. If you have space around you, slowly move your fists in a punching manner and release all your anger out onto the bag. Do this for about 30 seconds to a minute and then slowly take a deep breath and let go of what is bothering you. Feeling frustrated after this? No chance.
Evolve’s guided audio helps you punch anger and frustration away to reduce anger and feel better.
When feeling frustrated or angry, it’s important to watch out for the warning signs. If you can do that, you will be able to manage it in a positive manner. Rather than reacting mindlessly, learn to respond mindfully and stay in control of your emotions and feelings. Give meditation for anger and frustration a try to develop that habit!
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