| What do you do when you're frustrated? Some | | | | can. Others still find that exercise is the best cure |
| people drink alcohol or do drugs when they find | | | | when frustrated. |
| themselves frustrated. Little do they realize that | | | | Not only is exercise good for you, but it is a great |
| there are other, much more healthy ways to deal | | | | and healthy way to work out frustrations. Studies |
| with frustration. To begin, you must first analyze | | | | have shown that when you exercise, your body |
| what is at the root of your frustration. It may be | | | | releases endorphins, which are chemicals in your body |
| something to do with relationship problems. It may | | | | that make you feel good. Sometimes all that is |
| have something to do with your job, your boss or | | | | needed is to go for a quick 20-30 minute walk or run. |
| your finances. This all ties into the fact that we need | | | | You'll find that you are refreshed and better able to |
| to learn how to better deal with our emotions. | | | | tackle your problems head on. If you're still |
| If we are emotionally unstable, then we will find that | | | | frustrated, try talking to a friend or loved one. If you |
| we are ill-equipped to make wise decisions. Frustration | | | | do not feel comfortable discussing your problem with |
| most often arises out of our inability to deal with | | | | your family or friends, you may need to seek outside |
| unexpected stresses and/or emotions. Therefore, it | | | | counsel with a psychologist or counselor. The one |
| is imperative that we figure out a healthier way to | | | | thing you do not want to do is keep something to |
| combat stress. Stress and frustration can take a toll | | | | yourself. Frustrations can easily turn into big problems |
| on a person, sometimes driving the person to use | | | | if left unmanaged. Figure out what it is that is |
| drugs and/or alcohol. The next time you are | | | | frustrating you, get to the bottom of it and then |
| frustrated, stop for a minute. Think about why it is | | | | take it from there. Know that you are in control of |
| that you are frustrated. If you have to, get out a | | | | your emotions, and therefore how things affect you |
| piece of paper and write down all of the things in | | | | or not. |
| your life at that moment that are frustrating you. | | | | Another great way to ease frustrations is to smile. |
| Next to each thing that you've written down, jot | | | | Even if you don't feel like it, if you force a smile, it |
| down a possible solution to the problem. You'll find | | | | somehow makes you feel better. Listen to some |
| that as you begin to rationalize and think things | | | | relaxing music. Meditate. Help other people who have |
| through, you'll realize that things aren't nearly as bad | | | | bigger problems by volunteering at a shelter or |
| as you once thought. Some people find that it is | | | | outreach group. All of these things will serve to help |
| more helpful to get out their frustrations by putting a | | | | you better manage your life. |
| pillow over their face and screaming as loudly as they | | | | |