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The Turning Point: When Frustration Becomes Good for You
The hidden gift in every issue that’s bugging you.
Frustration can suck energy out of your everyday life. This makes us grumpy, snap at our dear ones, be rude to strangers on the street, and get clunky with regular chores.
Total mess!
We aim to reduce frustration, right? To diffuse it with aromatherapy, talk it out with a dear friend, let it ‘vaporize’ with meditation, dance it away on our favorite beat, or whatever relaxes you.
And most of the time, we succeed.
We can continue in this state for years! And it’s positive, right? Who would want to live in a whining mood round the clock?
The problem isn’t with how well you reduce frustration, temporarily.
In fact, the question is: have we solved the core issue?
Here are some examples from my personal experience:
The eating habits that cause me bloating (appearing pregnant every day) and weight gain, are they addressed?
The compulsive shopping that causes me to live paycheck to paycheck, and lately turned into rollover, increasing debt — is this solved?
Holidays at my parents’ house — after a few hours in festive mode, I can’t help myself spark a…
