Frustration Station
However, what is not frustrating is picking the right
medical alert device. Life Alert is the
industry leader in personal protection. While wearing their lightweight,
waterproof emergency pendant, you can summon help fast with just one touch of a
button. No matter what life threatening emergency you may face, Life Alert’s
dispatch team will send you the proper authorities, 24/7. Their state-of-the-art lifesaving equipment is
specifically designed to get you the help you need at a push of a button. Life Alert owns and operates their own
emergency dispatch center, all located in the U.S. Their highly trained dispatcher’s spend up to
a year in extensive training, learning about personal safety, medical
conditions and equipment. More importantly, they manage a crisis from the
beginning to the end, while remaining with you.
Don’t let frustration stop you from getting the personal protection you
deserve; make yourself and your loved ones happy by getting Life Alert today!
With Life Alert, getting help will go as planned. But sometimes, other things in life might not
always go as planned. Real Simple[1]
wants to help you work through that frustration the right way. Snap out of that
sour attitude by using the brilliant tips below!
--You’re dreading
your looming deadline--
Reenergize: Get moving.
Time: 5 minutes.
How-To: Your initial urge may be to procrastinate,
and you may even want to hop on the couch and turn on Netflix. Problem is, “low
energy begets low energy,” says Hershenberg. “Instead of retreating, get a
little active. That’s one of the best ways to give your mind a breather and
change your emotional state so you can conquer the problem ahead,” she says.
There’s something uniquely revitalizing about heading out in the fresh air for
a walk or going through a couple of stretches, but all you really need to do is
stand up and move your body. Even routine activity that’s not exercise per se
has been shown to lift feelings of boredom and dread, according to research in
the journal Emotion. Or bookmark a few favorite yoga videos on YouTube that
take you through a quick series of poses.
--Something is
seriously weighing on you, and you’re consumed with worry--
Rewind: Write it out
Time: 5 to 20 minutes.
How-To: “Worry can hijack your day by taking over
real estate in your brain,” says Susan Biali Haas, MD, a wellness expert and
life coach based in Vancouver, Canada. What’s more, it can keep you up at
night. One strategy: Write out your worries. “This can help you work through
your thoughts long before you have to go to bed,” says Hershenberg. If a few
minutes is cathartic, that’s great. Keep the total time under 20 minutes, and
don’t do this too close to bedtime. Set a timer; after it goes off, transition
to an activity that’s more enjoyable and focused on the present, Hershenberg
recommends.
--A bunch of
little things are adding up—you spilled coffee on your pants, your commute was
chaotic, and the list goes on--
Distract Yourself: Find an out.
Time: 10 minutes.
How-To: When one annoying thing happens after
another, it can feel like everything is going wrong. “Disrupt that pattern by
distracting yourself with a fast pick-me-up that you know works,” recommends
Apryl Zarate Schlueter, author. Do something that gives you a “quick little
win,” she says. It could be an activity you love or are especially good at:
sing a song, do a headstand, poach an egg. “Creating a confidence boost will
take your focus off the negative and into the positive,” she says.
--Your kid is
really giving you sass, putting you at the end of your rope--
Refresh: Go solo.
Time: 15 minutes.
How-To: “Talk to your partner and plan a time for a
short break today to reconnect with an activity that really filled your cup
before you had kids,” suggests Laura Froyen, PhD, a parenting and relationship
coach in Madison, Wisconsin. That may be a hobby, like watercoloring, or
something relaxing, like reading. “Incorporating these activities into your
life can be a powerful way to recharge,” she says. The trick is to be prepared
for these moments, so buy the supplies you’ll need (paintbrushes and nice
paper, for example) in advance and put them in an easy-to-access box—hidden
away from prying kiddos, of course.
--You have a
million tasks on your to-do list and are getting frantic--
Refocus: Breathe.
Time: 1 minute.
How-To: As soon as that chaotic feeling settles in,
stop, pause, and breathe. “We take small, shallow breaths when we’re stressed.
Deep breathing can reduce anxiety and tension and gets more oxygen to your
brain, helping you make better decisions,” says Biali Haas. Try 4-6-8
breathing, she says: Inhale for a count of four, hold for a count of six, and
exhale for a count of eight. “It will help clear your head and reenergize you,”
she explains.
--You wake up
already feeling terrible--
Reverse It: Show yourself love.
Time: 25 minutes.
How-To: Do something nice for yourself today, even if
that’s the last thing you feel like doing. “The worse we feel, the less we want
to take care of ourselves, but doing so will improve your mood,” says Biali
Haas. Try small acts, like taking a longer shower than normal, sitting outside
without distractions, saying no to something you don’t want to do, or reading a
book for a few minutes. Biali Haas stops by a coffee shop to pick up a steamed
coconut milk with vanilla syrup. “It’s a cozy, comforting drink and a special
treat that’s like a hug,” she says.
--You’re so
frustrated you could cry--
Feel Better: Message someone you love.
Time: 2 minutes.
How-To: Rather than ignoring your feelings,
acknowledge what you’re going through. “It’s important not to shove things
down. It may make you feel better in the moment, but you need to face your
emotions as soon as possible,” says Biali Haas. Feeling your feelings helps
prevent you from turning to unhealthy stress relievers, like downing a massive
glass of wine, overeating, or shopping online. One trick is calling someone
supportive who will lend an ear to your venting. “My sister is my closest
confidant, but sometimes she can’t talk during the day. I use an app that lets
me send her a direct voicemail message. She may not hear it for hours, but I
know I can say whatever I need to, and I know she’ll have my back,” says Biali
Haas.
--You had an off
day, and now your mind is racing a mile a minute, so you can’t sleep--
Relax: Try a quick meditation.
Time: 20 minutes.
How-To: If ruminating about a bad day is a habit,
“having a relaxation strategy in your pocket will help immensely,” says
Hershenberg. Download the app Insight Timer which gives you access to more than
9,000 guided meditations. Meditation not your thing? Create a playlist of
calming tunes, especially ones linked to positive memories.
--You have your
weekly meeting with a coworker who’s always shooting down your (good!)
ideas--
Flip the Script: Repeat a mantra.
Time: 5 seconds.
How-To: Feeling as if you’re being judged, whether by
a colleague or a family member, is easy to take personally and can put you in a
bad mood fast, says Froyen. To snap back into a happier mindset (instead of
letting the meeting ruin your workday), repeat a mantra that will help you stay
in the right frame of mind and maintain your confidence. Try “We both have our
own way of approaching the situation, and that’s OK” or “I have different
ideas, and they’re just as worthy of being heard.”
If you find yourself pulling up to frustration station more
often than you’d like to admit, use the tips above to help you navigate rough
seas. Staying calm can be difficult when you’re frustrated, but it is an even
tougher task when you are scared. If you are an aging senior who is currently
living independently with no form of personal protection, you could be putting
yourself right in a path of destruction. Should you encounter a life
threatening emergency and you’re unable to reach for help, what would you do?
With Life Alert, you can conquer fear and stay calm because while wearing their
lightweight, waterproof emergency pendant you can summon an emergency medical
response fast with just one touch of a button. No matter if you encounter a
home invasion, a home fire or even a serious fall, Life Alert’s dispatch team
can send you the proper authorities fast, 24/7. Life may get you down, but Life
Alert will always be there to pick you right back up! For a free Life Alert
free call 1-800-513-2934.
Works Cited:
1.
Migala, Jessica. “How to Have a Positive
Attitude in 9 Frustrating Situations.” Real
Simple. 26 July 2018. <https://www.realsimple.com/health/mind-mood/how-to-have-a-positive-attitude >.